Question

e scan what do the words mean? scan the reading and match.

1. municipal\ta. the method used to solve a problem
2. cliché\tb. by or among ordinary people
3. approach\tc. showing sympathy for someone
4. compassionate\td. relating to a town, city, or local government
5. grassroots\te. the act of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something
6. inspiration\tf. a common thought that is used too often to be meaningful

f analyze look at the quote you chose in d. what does it mean? using at least two new vocabulary words from e, write a paragraph.

Explanation:

1. "municipal" refers to things related to a town, city, or local government. So 1 - d.
2. "cliché" is a common thought used too often to be meaningful. So 2 - f.
3. "approach" is the method used to solve a problem. So 3 - a.
4. "compassionate" means showing sympathy for someone. So 4 - c.
5. "grassroots" means by or among ordinary people. So 5 - b.
6. "inspiration" is the act of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something. So 6 - e.

Answer:

1. d. relating to a town, city, or local government
2. f. a common thought that is used too often to be meaningful
3. a. the method used to solve a problem
4. c. showing sympathy for someone
5. b. by or among ordinary people
6. e. the act of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something