IT
Vocabulary Practice
Language Exercise 1
From the list of words, choose the best verb to complete the sentence. Click on the word and then click on the text box in the matching sentence. This exercise has two parts.
For example,
the program. | Correct.
Word List 1
- Word is a common type of word-processing software that you can use to your writing.
- It is possible to the computer to save files every five minutes.
- When I want to my taxes, I can use a spreadsheet.
- The operating system the interaction between the software and hardware on your computer.
- Some types of software can out viruses or unwanted e-mail.
- The operating system lets you software onto your computer.
Word List 2
- I will the photo to make it clearer.
- There are many games that real life.
- This company will the best Internet connection.
- It is possible to more than one program at a time.
- You can for any kind of information on the Internet.
- My teacher will my assignment to me by e-mail.
- They can the computer to do almost anything.
Introduction to Adjective Clauses
Before starting this section, you may want to review these topics in the Grammar and Structure section. Topics will open in a new window.
- Parts of Speech
- Adjectives
- Adjective Clauses (Relative Clauses)
- Independent and Dependent Clauses
When defining different aspects of information technology, it is important to remember the various descriptions for people and things. In order to describe something in detail, we often use adjectives or adjective clauses.
- An adjective is a word that describes a noun.
- An adjective clause modifies a noun. A clause has a noun and a verb.
Let’s compare adjectives and adjective clauses.
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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. Modifies means changes, so an adjective changes the meaning of a noun by giving extra information.
Generally, an adjective comes before a noun.
By adding the adjectives “yellow” and “wireless”, we know more about the mouse. Our image of it has changed because we have more information about what the mouse looks like and what kind of features it has.
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An adjective clause describes or modifies a noun. A clause has a noun and a verb.
Generally, an adjective clause comes after a noun.
There are two kinds of clauses: independent and dependent.
An adjective clause is a dependent clause because it cannot be a sentence by itself. It is only part of a sentence.
This is an independent clause because it is a complete sentence.
I know a man.
This is a dependent clause because it is not a complete sentence.
who is a computer programmer
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Using “Who” and “That” in an Adjective Clause
| Example | Explanation |
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[The woman is smart.] + [She works with me.] =
The woman who works with me is smart.
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“The woman” and “she” are the same person. “She” is a subject pronoun that refers to “the woman”.
In this example sentence, the adjective clause comes right after the noun it modifies.
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“That” and “Who” as Subjects
| Example | Explanation |
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These two sentences have the same meaning.
The programmer who works with me is intelligent.
The programmer that works with me is intelligent.
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That and who can both be used as the subject of an adjective clause.
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“That” or “Which” Refer to People or Things
| Example | Explanation |
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These two sentences have the same meaning.
Software is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.
Software is a set of instructions which tells a computer what to do.
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That or which can refer to either people or things.
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Omitting the Object Pronoun
| Example | Explanation | |||||||||
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This sentence is a combination of two sentences:
The programmer that I met was clever. =
All three sentences are correct.
The programmer that I met was clever.
The programmer who(m) I met was clever. The programmer |
People and Nouns
Let’s look at how adjective clauses describe people and things related to information technology.
Describing People
These people use computers to help them do their work.
| Accountant | |
|---|---|
An accountant is a person who uses spreadsheets to calculate numbers in rows and columns.
|  An accountant |
| Architect | |
|---|---|
An architect is a person who designs buildings by using special software.
|  An architect |
| Data Entry Clerk | |
|---|---|
A data entry clerk is someone who enters large amounts of information into the computer.
|  A data entry clerk |
| Graphic Designer | |
|---|---|
A graphic designer is a person who creates images using a computer.
|  A graphic designer |
| Illustrator | |
|---|---|
An illustrator is a person who draws using computer software.
|  An illustrator |
| Programmer | |
|---|---|
A programmer is a person who writes codes that tell a computer what to do.
|  A programmer |
Describing Things
These things are commonly found in the information technology field.
| Browser | |
|---|---|
A browser is a type of software application that allows you to search, find, view, and manage information over a network.
|  Mozilla Firefox browser |
| CAD (Computer-Aided Design) | |
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CAD (computer-aided design) is a combination of software and hardware that helps people design many things, such as airplanes, houses, or bathtubs.
|  CAD software |
| Database | |
|---|---|
A database is a collection of information that is organized in categories for a specific purpose.
|  Database |
| E-mail Client | |
|---|---|
An e-mail client is a type of software that is used to send letters and files to other people.
|  E-mail software |
| Information Technology | |
|---|---|
Information technology refers to a variety of electronic machines that let people manipulate information, such as words, numbers, images, or sounds.
|  An example of information technology |
| Operating System | |
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An operating system is a type of software that lets you install software, organize your files, and tells your hardware what to do.
|  The Windows operating system |
| PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) | |
|---|---|
A PDA (personal digital assistant) is an electronic dayplanner that helps you keep track of addresses, phone numbers, and appointments.
|  Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) |
| Software | |
|---|---|
Software is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.
|  An example of software |
| Software Application | |
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A software application is a type of software that does a specific task, such as word processing.
|  An example of a software application |
Language Exercise 2
Match each term in the left column with the correct definition in the right column.
Language Exercise 3
Complete the sentence by clicking on the words in the correct order. The hint tells you the first word of the sentence.
For example,
Hint: The first word is “when”.
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Correct.
Correct.
Hint: The first word is “software”.
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Hint: The first word is “the”.
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Hint: The first word is “an”.
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Hint: The first word is “an”.
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Hint: The first word is “a”.
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Welcome to the Unit Review
Now that you have completed the Language Lesson, you should be able to use IT related verbs and adjectives to describe IT tools.
The Unit Review gives you the opportunity to test your comprehension of the IT and Language-specific material covered in both lessons. In Vocabulary Review, you can practice the vocabulary introduced in this unit. Lastly, in the Unit Discussion you will consider three questions and be prepared to discuss your answers using the online discussion tool.
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