Inferred Meaning
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| Words | Inferred Meaning | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Smog | Thick fog mixed with smoke and pollution | Pollution, haze, fumes |
| Visibility | How clearly something can be seen, especially in the air | Clarity, sight, clearness |
| Smokeless | Producing no smoke | Clean, clear-burning, fume-free |
| Furnace | A chamber or structure used for very hot burning/heating | Heater, boiler, kiln |
| Economic | Related to money, resources, or trade | Financial, monetary, commercial |
| Encourage | To give support, hope, or confidence | Motivate, inspire, support, urge |
Main Idea / Headlines
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Main Idea
The Clean Air Act is a law made to reduce air pollution and protect people’s health and the environment.
Supporting Points
- Sets limits on harmful pollutants from cars, factories, and power plants.
- Improves air quality by reducing smog, smoke, and toxic gases.
- Protects public health, especially children, the elderly, and people with asthma.
Headline Drafts
- Law to Clean the Air We Breathe
- Protecting Health Through Cleaner Air
- Fighting Pollution with Strong Rules
Final Headline
Clean Air Act: Protecting People and the Planet
2. Suffix
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| Root Word | Suffix | New Word | New Word Class |
| Conserve | -ation | Conservation | Noun |
| Sustain | -able | Sustainable | Adjective |
| Pollute | -ion | Pollution | Noun |
| Recycle | -ing | Recycling | Noun |
| Nature | -al | Natural | Adjective |