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FIN
FIN means END or LIMIT
In J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, the phrase finite
incantatem is used to put an end to spell-casting (Snape
employs it to stop Harry and Draco Malfoy from a "spelling"
match.) Things that are finite have an end; they will finish.
I. FOR EACH WORD:
1. Write the word
2. Write what it means
3. Draw a picture to go with it
4. Answer the question about it.
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word
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meaning and example
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what to draw
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question to answer
(you may draw your answer, too)
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finish |
to come to the end of
something or bring to and end |
Something being finished |
What
are three things you have been proud to have finished? |
fine |
1. very good, or good
enough (it first meant "finished and perfected").
2. money paid as a punishment for breaking a law or
rule (parking fines or library fines). This comes from
the idea that after you pay it, the problem is ended
and you don't owe anything more.
There are several other meanings for this word, too
- you might want to check them out! |
Someone paying a fine |
What
are two things you did this week that were fine when
you finished? |
finite |
having an end; not going
on forever |
something finite |
What
are three things that you are glad are finite? |
infinite |
going on forever; having
no end |
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What
is something you think is infinite?
What do you think is meant by saying someone has "infinite
patience?" |
define |
to determine the meaning
of (or the boundaries, or ends, of). |
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Define
any three things that are *not* words on this page.
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definite |
1. Certain or positive
(For example, it's *definite* that it is raining outside.)
2. Having exact limits (for example, a definite boundary
where the school grounds end.) |
Someone drawing a definite
boundary. |
What
are three things you are definite about? |
indefinite |
1. Not certain or positive
(the cause of her pain is indefinite)
2. Not having exact limits (an indefinite boundary) |
Someone being indefinite
about something |
what
are two things you are not definite about? |
final |
coming at the end (the
final chapter of a book, or a competition) or not allowing
further changes (my final decision) |
The final part of a book |
Why
are "final exams" called that?
Why are the "finals" in a tennis tournament
called that? |
finale |
The closing part of a
piece of music or a show, usually done with lots of
energy and flair. Sometimes called a "grand finale"
if it's an especially big deal. |
a grand finale |
What
are three specific examples of places you have seen
or could see a grand finale? |
confine |
to keep within limits;
restrict (confine yourself to your room, confine a dog
to a cage, confine your expressions of excitement to
quiet clapping instead of screaming and yelling) |
an animal being confined |
What
are three places where you will find things, people
or animals being confined? |
affinity |
close relationship (music
and poetry, sun and plants) or attraction (plants have
an affinity for light; a person can have an affinity
for another) |
Two things (not people)
with an affinity for each other |
Finish
these sentences:
Plants have an affinity for _____
Bees have an affinity for _____
Cats have an affinity for _____
Dolphins have an affinity for ____ |
infinitesimal |
so small it can't be
measured or seen; often referring to a change, such
as infinitesimal change in color or size |
Someone trying to look
at something infinitesimal |
Could
an infinitesimal change be a good thing? How or why? |
ad infinitum |
going on forever (or
seeming to) |
a list or a speech going
on ad infinitum |
What
are two things that can go on ad infinitum? |
finis |
the end; finish; often
seen at the end of a book or movie instead of "the
end" |
a place where you might
see "finis" |
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Complete these sentences with the "fin" word that
fits. Be sure to mix these sentences with words learned in
previous lessons.
Complete these sentences: definite indefinite final finale
finish finite infinite ad infinitum
1.Pete wanted to make more changes in his paper, but I told
him it was __________________________ and he should hand it
in.
2. Fleas are known for their _________________________for
dogs and plague viruses.
3. The doctor had to __________________________ Sid to his
bed for a week to recover from his sickness.
4. When you gaze out into the sky at night, it looks like
it is _______________________ -- we certainly can't see the
end of it.
5. If you _______________________ these rules clearly, people
will understand them better.
6. At the end of the fireworks there is often a very loud
and flashy ______________________________ .
7. I know this list seems endless, but there really is only
a _______________________ number of things we have to do.
8. We didn't find out about what happened to Dobby until
the ___________________________________ chapter of the book,
when a very slimy, nasty sock became very important.
9. I need a _____________________________ answer from you
by tomorrow, so let me know as soon as you are sure you can
come.
10. Your hair grows an ___________________________________
amount from one minute to the next, but after a month you
notice it.
11. As the screen faded, the word "______________________"
appeared on the screen, and then the credits began to roll.
12. We need to bring some money -- but the amount is ____________________________
right now. I'll let you know when we are sure.
13. I could go on _______________________with the good things
about my friend Harry, but I'll stop here.
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