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WORD HISTORY
Unscramble the words to complete the word history below. Use context clues for help.
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The word GYLREAL _________________ is an Americanism
that came into English from the NAMREG _________________
language. The NAMREG _________________ word was coined
from the ancient KEGER _________________ adjective allos,
meaning “other,” and another KEGER _________________ word
meaning “work” or “action.” The combination was meant to give
the ADIE _________________ of a reaction to a GORENIF
_________________ substance.
WORDS IN CONTEXT
Use words from the reading to complete the sentences.
1. If you eat a well-balanced diet, your vitamin needs will be met
without taking a ______________________.
2. The quality of a vitamin supplement can be reduced by exposure
to heat or ______________________.
3. The ______________________ on a dietary supplement usually lists
certain precautions.
4. A manufacturer of vitamins does not know your personal medical
history, but your own ______________________ does.
ABBREVIATIONS
Write out the complete words represented by the abbreviations from the reading.
1. AMA ___________________________________________________________
2. OTC ___________________________________________________________