AFTER YOU READ
As you read, it is important to recognize
antecedents
. This is the noun
that a pronoun replaces in the text. Usually pronouns such as
he
,
she
,
it
,
this
, or
that
come after the noun they replace. By recognizing
antecedents, you better follow the sequence and logic of ideas.
Reading Skill
Read the Reading Skill. Read the forum posts again. Then find the
sentences below in the forum. In each sentence the pronoun is underlined.
Circle the noun (the antecedent) that the pronoun replaces.
1.
How can I deal with a coworker who doesn’t do her share of the work?
a.
the team
b.
a coworker
c.
Marty Q.
2.
What’s the right way to handle this?
a.
the problem
b.
the manager
c.
the team
3.
I supervise 12 employees, and I spend half my time listening to them complain about each other.
a.
the team
b.
the 12 employees
c.
the coworker
VOCABULARY STUDY
Similes
A
simile
compares two very different things. Writers use similes to
describe something in an interesting and unexpected way. Similes often
use the words
like
or
as
. For example, this sentence contains a simile:
His hands were as cold as ice.
Simile
Meaning
He’s as quiet as a mouse.
It’s as hard as a rock.
She eats like a bird.
Stan ate his soup like a vacuum cleaner.
He’s very quiet.
It’s very hard.
She eats very little.
Stan ate the soup quickly.
Build Your Vocabulary
Read the Build Your Vocabulary note.
Then find and complete the similes from the article.
as plain as
like ants
as cool as a
GROUPS OF 3
Do you think Marty Q. received good
solutions to his problem? Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of each suggestion. What would you do if
you were Marty Q.?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
ON THE WEB
For more information, go online
and search “difficult coworkers
advice.” Find two tips and share
with the class.
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