Accumulation – contradict – exhibit– inevitable– manipulate

1.16 Teen Smoking: Who is Responsible?

accumulation noun

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Build up Doctors say that there is no question that smoking will eventually lead to an accumulation of health concerns. (adapted from passage)

How does it feel when you have an accumulation of homework?  When I have an accumulation of homework, it feels like_____________.

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Accumulate

contradictverb

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To argue against; to deny

Critics argue that products like flavored cigarettes contradict statements by tobacco companies that they are trying to prevent kids from smoking. (adapted from passage)

Does information from the internet ever contradict something that you learned in school or a textbook? Explain.  One example where information from the internet contradicted something I learned in school was ________.

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contradiction

exhibit verbDefintion Sentence From

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To show; to display

Smokers often exhibit symptoms such as coughing, low energy, respiratory difficulties, and poor circulation. (from passage)

How can a person exhibit interest and curiosity when listening to someone speak?  One can exhibit interest and curiosity by _____ .

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exhibition

inevitable (adjective)

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Expected; unavoidable

Doctors believe that it is inevitable that smoking will lead to an accumulation of health concerns. (from passage)

is it inevitable that your favorite professional team will eventually win the World Cup, Super Bowl or World Series?  It is inevitable that __________________ .

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Inevitably

Manipulate (verb)

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To influence; to persuade

Companies use appealing advertisements and other techniques to manipulate kids into buying cigarettes. (from passage)

How do fast food restaurants manipulate young people into eating their food?

One way that fast food restaurants manipulate young people is _____________.

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manipuation