Our vocabulary blog word this week is consensus.
Consensus, a noun, means "general agreement: unanimity" as defined by Merriam-Webster. (See the right sidebar that details how and what to post.)
101 Comments
GH6
10/22/2012 06:20:15 am
"The jury has come to a consensus, Your Honor," Elphaba stated clearly. "Josephine Dacerio is indeed guilty of all charges."
EMH7
10/22/2012 06:27:55 am
The consensus answer was the letter b because a dog is an animal
Mrs. Peko
10/23/2012 12:25:57 am
The agreement answer?? Also, please don't use your middle initial unless I've asked you to. Thanks!
AM6
10/22/2012 06:53:28 am
The consensus of the student council opinion is that many fundraisers and drives should be held throughout the school year. The word consensus makes sense when used in this context because student council agrees that there should be many fundraisers and drives throughout the school year.
cp6
10/22/2012 07:13:49 am
We came to a consensus about wether to have apple pie or cake at the party tonight. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because the group came to a general agreement wether to have apple pie or cake.
EH6
10/22/2012 07:46:30 am
The jury came to a consensus on wether the convict was guilty.
Mrs. Peko
10/23/2012 12:18:27 am
Where is your explanation sentence?
MW6
10/22/2012 08:10:30 am
It was the consensus of the class was to vote for Mitt Romney.
GC8
10/22/2012 08:21:11 am
it was a consensus when my mother and I agreed to letting me watch one more show.
Mrs. Peko
10/23/2012 12:27:54 am
Make sure to use correct capitalization. Also, where is your explanation sentence?
GC8
10/25/2012 05:42:30 am
It was a consensus when my Mother and i agreed to letting me watch on more show. It makes sence in the sentence because we are agreeing.
BTB6
10/22/2012 08:45:11 am
The class came to a general consensus that Jillian Smith will become class president. Consensus makes sense in this context because the class agreed Jillian should be class president.
HS7
10/22/2012 08:48:04 am
The consensus among the seventh graders was that we want less homework. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because the seventh graders all agreed that we want less homework.
ES8
10/22/2012 08:48:28 am
Before we made the final decision on where to go for dinner, Dad gained consensus from all family members. Consensus makes sense in this sentenece because it was important that the whole group agreed on the final decision
EB6
10/22/2012 09:40:51 am
As I listened to my best friends choir I smiled they had a sound of consensus. The word makes sense in this sentence because the choir had harmony when they sang.
Mrs. Peko
10/23/2012 12:15:15 am
Double check the definition given. Please repost.
km7
10/22/2012 09:47:18 am
It was a consensus that our coach would take us out for ice cream if we won the championship soccer game. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because everyone agreed that our coach would take us out for ice cream if we won the championship soccer game.
kg8
10/22/2012 11:06:46 am
The consensus was that we would be going for burritos at 1:30. This sentence makes sense because they agreed to meet for burritos at 1:30.
SA6
10/23/2012 06:16:04 am
The classroom consensus is that we have too much homework.
Mrs. Peko
10/23/2012 11:14:12 pm
Please repost using a sentence not as close to one already posted.
EL8
10/23/2012 06:55:49 am
The consensus states that we will all be late for dinner tomorrow night. This makes since because they agreed to be late for dinner tomorrow night.
RR6
10/23/2012 07:50:16 am
The war council came to a consensensus when they agreed to attack the castle. This works because the council came to an agreement.
sj6
10/23/2012 07:53:46 am
My mom and dad finally came to a consensus about giving me a phone.
Mrs. Peko
10/23/2012 11:12:56 pm
Make sure to use proper capitalization and spacing.
AH7
10/23/2012 08:06:12 am
Our group had a consensus answer for the game of jeopardy.
EH7
10/23/2012 08:45:24 am
The consensus was that I would meet my mother for lunch at Bravo. This sentence makes sense because we agreed to meet at Bravo.
vv8
10/23/2012 08:48:01 am
Our family came to a consensus that we would go to Chili's to celebrate. This make sense because the family agreed on where we would go.
as7
10/23/2012 08:48:15 am
It was a consensus when we decided to eat dinner in two hours.
JJ8
10/23/2012 08:50:04 am
Barack Obama should be our president and this is my consensus.
kcm7
10/23/2012 08:53:00 am
It was a consensus when my family decided to meet for Thanksgiving dinner in a week. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because the family all agreed to meet on Thanksgiving Day.
ET7
10/23/2012 09:01:09 am
The two men came to a consensus after a long argument about which of their cars was better. This makes sense in this sentence because the two men came to an agreement about which of their cars were better.
BC6
10/23/2012 09:17:19 am
My family came to a consensus about what color they wanted the bathroom walls to be. This makes sense in this context because my family came to an agreement of what color the new bathroom walls should be.
KM6
10/23/2012 09:50:47 am
There was a consensus reached yesterday about using less paper. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because there was an agreement made to use less paper.
mc7
10/23/2012 09:58:46 am
The board members tried to reach a consensus on where the next conference will tqke plqce.. This sentence makes sense because they had to reach an agreement on where to meet next.
Mrs. Peko
10/23/2012 09:56:45 pm
Make sure to use proper spelling.
BL8
10/23/2012 11:06:50 am
The United States Congress had come to a consensus that it was henceforth illegal to text and drive in the state of Ohio.
Mrs. Peko
10/23/2012 11:11:01 pm
You need an explanation sentence.
MR7
10/23/2012 11:23:04 am
If there is a consensus among the teachers and principal, we get this holiday off next school year! Consensus makes sense in this sentence because the teachers and principal would agree to have a holiday off of school.
CH7
10/23/2012 12:14:14 pm
The decision was unanimous and everyone in the group had come to a consensus, we would do our history report on President Andrew Jackson. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because the whole group generally agreed on the same project.
GF
10/24/2012 05:49:26 am
After school my brother and I came up with a consensus that we wanted pizza for dinner. Consensus makes sense becasue we both agreed on pizza.
Mrs. Peko
10/24/2012 11:35:32 pm
You need to post using your English period in your blog name.
GF8
10/25/2012 05:49:47 am
After school my brother and I came up with a consensus that we wanted pizza for dinner. Consensus makes sense because we both agreed on pizza.
bb6
10/24/2012 06:02:43 am
They came to a consensus on what they should do today. The word consensus makes sense in this sentence because they agreed on what they should do.
mc7
10/24/2012 06:36:08 am
MF8
10/24/2012 06:40:48 am
We all came to a consensus when we chose dodgeball in gym class. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because we all agreed on what game to play.
PN7
10/24/2012 08:13:08 am
When Janet brought a box of different flavored cookies, the class had come to a consensus to eat and devour the chocolate-chip ones. Consensus makes sense here because the class decided and agreed on eating the chocolate-chip cookies.
RS7
10/24/2012 08:31:01 am
My brother and I came to a consensus on who will pick the basketball teams.
Mrs. Peko
10/24/2012 11:32:03 pm
Where is the explanation sentence?
BK8
10/24/2012 08:52:44 am
We came to a consensus about how late we will stay up at the sleep over.
KFM7
10/24/2012 09:03:52 am
The little kids made a consensus that they wold go watch Spongebob at Bob's house.
Mrs. Peko
10/24/2012 11:31:13 pm
Make sure to use correct spelling, capitalization, and usage.
EH6
10/24/2012 09:17:16 am
The jury came to a consensus on whether the convict was guilty or not. Consensus makes sense here because the jury came to a general agreement.
ANO
10/24/2012 09:23:31 am
The consensus was that we see the 7:00 show.
Mrs. Peko
10/24/2012 11:35:08 pm
You need your English period in your blog name.
JP6
10/24/2012 09:28:30 am
The committee reached a concensus on the cleaning of the pool. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because the committee generally agreed on this.
LT7
10/24/2012 10:00:15 am
My sister and I came to a consensus about who's going to sit shotgun when we drive to Florida. Consensus makes sense in this sentance because my sister and I made an agreement about who is going to sit in the front seat during the car ride.
AT7
10/24/2012 10:20:51 am
My dad and I made a consensus on what shoes I should get for my basketball season. This makes sense because we made an agreement that this was the best shoe for me to play basketball in.
SS6
10/24/2012 10:38:06 am
On vacation, my family finally came to a consensus about what we wanted to have for dinner. Consesus makes sense in this sentence because it is explaining that my family came to a general agreement about a family dinner.
ANH7
10/24/2012 10:49:07 am
The scientists met a consensus about the shot. Consensus works here becaus they met an agreeable solution about the shot.
EB6
10/24/2012 10:49:54 am
The whole family had planned to go to a movie, but were unable to reach a consensus when Abby and Katie wanted to see Harry Potter, and Angel and Berna wanted to see Pirates of the Caribbean.
mh8
10/24/2012 11:23:32 am
The class came to a consensus when they decided what game to play at indoor recess. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because the class came up with a general agreement after given the choice and voting on a game.
SS7
10/24/2012 01:03:03 pm
The consensus of the group is that the spider in the basement is disgusting!
vv6
10/25/2012 05:06:31 am
It was a consensus when my family decided to buy a puppy. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because our family agreed.
AV7
10/25/2012 05:30:48 am
They finally came to a consensus when Dave and his sister decided to watch a show instead of play video games.
ANO8
10/25/2012 06:59:49 am
The consensus was that we see the 7:00 show.
kb7
10/25/2012 07:07:55 am
The consensus of the class made the class run smothly and quickly.
VD7
10/25/2012 08:27:49 am
We didn't come to a consensus about what movie we should watch. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because we couldn't figure out what movie to watch.
EM6
10/25/2012 09:17:30 am
"Son we have come to a consensus, you are moving out." It makes sense in this sentence because the parents have agreed that the sun is moving out
Mrs. Peko
10/26/2012 12:10:21 am
Make sure to use correct usage and punctuation.
MH6
10/25/2012 09:34:36 am
My mother and I came to a consesus about how many people I could invite to my party. This word makes sence because my mother and I came to an ageement about how many people I could have to my party.
KK6
10/25/2012 10:18:19 am
The business came to a consensus on whether or not to promote George. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because the business had to make a decision or agreement on whether on not to promote George.
AP7
10/25/2012 10:18:45 am
The consensus of the group was that we should trick-or-treat in Allie's neighborhood. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because the entire group made a agreement.
OS8
10/25/2012 10:24:07 am
The team came to a consensus when they agreed that Saturday morning was the best time to practice. The word consensus makes sense in this sentence because there was general agreement that Saturday morning was the best time for everyone's schedule.
TP8
10/25/2012 10:49:44 am
The referees came to a consensus during a review break if the player had both feet in bounds fo a catch.
CN8
10/25/2012 10:56:50 am
We came to a consensus to watch football. This makes sense because we came to an agreement
SH6
10/25/2012 10:57:09 am
The consensus of the group was to go to the haunted house instead of the movie. Consensus is accurate in this sentence because there is a general agreement or the majority that chooses the haunted house over the movie.
mk8
10/25/2012 11:10:32 am
the business man was consensus with the deal.
Mrs. Peko
10/26/2012 12:03:00 am
Consensus is not a verb. Also, make sure to use correct capitalization.
SCS6
10/25/2012 11:29:38 am
When the election results are final on November 6, 2012, there probably will not be a consensus in the vote for President.
HM8
10/25/2012 11:30:34 am
The consensus of the Republican party was that Mitt Romney should be our next President of the United States.
BR7
10/25/2012 11:40:50 am
Our group for the english project came to a consensus that we would make adjectives our topic. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because we all agreed that we should make our topic adjectives.
ER8
10/25/2012 11:41:13 am
It took our family a week and many different voting sessions to come to a final consensus of our dog's name.
JM8
10/25/2012 11:56:49 am
The consensus of my family was to go out to eat. Consensus makes sence here because my family agreed to go out to dinner.
jd8
10/25/2012 12:14:11 pm
Our coaches came to a consensous about who would be voted MVP. Consensous makes sense on this sentence because our coaches made an agreement on who would get the award.
HV8
10/25/2012 12:41:32 pm
Yesterday, a consensus was made in student council about the next dress down day. This makes sense because the council made an general agreement about a day.
IH6
10/25/2012 01:44:37 pm
The consensus of the group was that the project was successful.
OA8
10/26/2012 05:44:11 am
It was consensus when my sister let me borrow her sweater. Consensus is used correctly in this sentence because my sister and i agreed to let me use her sweater.
cw8
10/26/2012 07:59:55 am
In order to be the team captain, he had to have the consensus of his teammates.
DG8
10/31/2012 09:01:49 am
My friend Jack and I made a consensus about the food's taste. It makes sense because we made an agreement
cm6
11/1/2012 06:21:03 am
The soccer team did not reach a consensus about what shirt to wear. This makes sense because the soccer team could not agree on what to wear.
JT6
11/1/2012 07:24:50 am
The group came to a consensus that we should go to Vacarro's on Saterday night. Consensus makes sense in this sentence because the group came to a agreement on where they should go to eat.
rd8
11/3/2012 03:03:55 am
Me and my brother came to a consences about who is washing the dishes tonight.
RD8
11/3/2012 03:04:36 am
Me and my brother came to a consences about who is doing the dishes.
OA8
11/3/2012 03:59:11 am
The community officials came to a consensus while picking Senator Fred as the new mayor. Consensus is used correctly in my sentence because the community officials agreed Senator Fred to be the new mayor.
GK7
11/4/2012 09:08:14 am
After a long night of polling, the electoral college showed a consensus of the citizens, and Mitt Romney is the new president of the United States of America.
MS6
11/5/2012 04:43:47 am
The F.B.I. investigators came to a consensus that stated that the subject was found not guilty. Consensus in this sentence makes sense because the investigators came to an agreement that the subject was not guilty.
JH7
11/5/2012 04:55:06 am
The police came to a consensus that the suspect should be taken to court. This sentence makes sence because the police made a general agreement.
lw7
11/5/2012 08:51:48 pm
we came to a consensus that I would be late for school
JT7
11/11/2012 01:13:02 am
We eventually came to a consensus that the grass was indeed chartreuse. This makes sense because the people agree that the grass is a form of yellow known as chartreuse.
NB6
11/14/2012 09:03:20 am
My sister and I came to a consensus you was going to use the computer first. Consensus makes sense in this sentence becuase
Mr. Fodor
11/14/2012 09:25:48 am
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