Dubious Vocab Blog: Due Thurs., 11/15 by 11:59pm

11/12/2012

Our vocabulary blog word this week is dubious.

Dubious, an adjective, means "causing doubt: UNCERTAIN, questionable in value, quality, or origin" as defined by
Merriam-Webster.

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pw 119

11/12/2012 04:08:45 am

Weather the man died or not was dubious.

This makes sense because it is uncertain that the man died.

Mr. Fodor

11/13/2012 05:02:17 am

Check spelling

pw 119

11/16/2012 04:09:01 am

If the man died or not was dubious.

This makes sense because it is uncertain that the man died.

ID120

11/12/2012 04:19:34 am

Joe turned in a dubious math paper. This makes sense because it was questionable.

VJW120

11/12/2012 04:35:25 am

The girl gave a dubious answer.

This makes sense because the girl gave an answer that raised suspicion due to its unknown origin.

MH118

11/12/2012 04:37:18 am

Her dubious answer was correct. This makes sense because she did not know if her answer was correct or not, she was uncertain about it.

Mr. Fodor

11/13/2012 05:08:11 am

if answer was DUBIOUS then show how it caused doubt. Is it likely that the answer is correct?

MH118

11/13/2012 05:41:57 am

She replied with a dubious answer. This makes sense because she was uncertain or controversial on her answer.

LC118

11/12/2012 04:40:09 am

The girl made a dubious choice, when she chose to drive during a snowstorm.

This sentience makes sence because dubious means, questionable in value, quality, or origin, describes a decision. Driving in a snowstorm is questionable.

AB120

11/12/2012 04:52:01 am

After my best friend Kate lied to me, I am dubious about her stories now. The word dubious makes sense because she is uncertain and with doubt about weather to trust Kate anymore.

CS118

11/12/2012 04:52:33 am

Macy was dubious about her answer as she made her way to the chalkboard.

Dubious make sense in this sentence because Macy was uncertain if her answer was right.

cym120

11/12/2012 05:20:23 am

I did not study for the test so I became dubious about the grade I would receive. This makes sense here because I had doubt I did well on the test.

MR119

11/12/2012 05:26:04 am

The hotel was in a dubious area which made us think twice about staying there.

The wore dubious makes sense in this sentence becuase we were uncertain about the area it was in.

BB120

11/12/2012 05:41:53 am

The pawn shop owners felt dubious about an artifact that Phill claimed was owned by the King of Germany in the late 1770's. The word dubious makes sense in this sentence because the pawn shop owners felt uncertain or questioning of its origin when Phill brought in the artifact.

CF118

11/12/2012 05:52:01 am

The price of the cruise was so low it seemed almost dubious.

This makes sense because it was questionable if the cruise was real or if you were just getting ripped off.

MTS119

11/12/2012 05:52:56 am

The student paused and gave a dubious answer to the stern
teacher.
This makes sense because dubious means uncertain or questionable.

CM 120

11/12/2012 05:56:08 am

The dubious statement proved that he was bluffing. Dubious makes sense in this sentence because it states that the statement was uncertain and questionable.

MB120

11/12/2012 06:03:37 am

I was dubious about buying the coat because it seemed cheap. This makes sense because I wasn't sure about the coat's value.

zh118

11/12/2012 06:08:44 am

He made a dubious decision when he had to chose which way to turn on an intersection with no signs. Dubious makes sense because his decision is uncertain.

DC119

11/12/2012 06:34:49 am

His dubious expression frightened me.

This makes sense because it says that his expression was unsure.

EM119

11/12/2012 07:07:54 am

That is very dubious that your jacket is still there after we left it.

This makes sense here because if you left your jacket its doubt full that it is still there.

Mr. Fodor

11/13/2012 04:56:30 am

Spelling

mw120

11/12/2012 07:33:43 am

The coach was dubious weather or not to kick the field goal and tie the game, or go for the two point conversion and win the game.
The word dubious makes sense in this sentence because the coach doesn’t know what to do.

Mr. Fodor

11/13/2012 04:56:52 am

Correct spelling

JS119

11/12/2012 07:39:08 am

The man was becoming dubious of his decision because others didn't like it.
EXPLANATION:
This makes sense because the man was becoming doubtful of his decision

RF118

11/12/2012 09:00:40 am

My mom was dubious when i told her that I went to bed at 8:30.

Dubious makes sense in this content because what I said caused my mom to doubt me and make her uncertain.

AB119

11/12/2012 09:03:11 am

After my friend had lied three times, I was dubious to believe her story.

This sense because I was doubtful that she was telling the truth because she had been lying.

EZ120

11/12/2012 09:06:11 am

I was dubious on whether to get the skirt over the top because I couldn't get both.

Dubious makes sense in this sentence because I was uncertain on whether to get the skirt or the top because I couldn't get both.

bs120

11/12/2012 09:09:12 am

I was dubious when my dad asked my sister to fix a computer.
This makes sense because I was uncertain of her abilities.

NP119

11/12/2012 09:10:34 am

The girl's answer of whether or not she had been at the party seemed dubious.

LH119

11/12/2012 09:31:19 am

I'm dubious about our plan to stay out late after we were told not to.

This makes sense because they are uncertain about the plan.

ES120

11/12/2012 09:53:07 am

The performer rose with a dubious expression, nervous to go on stage. Dubious makes sense in this sentence because it is telling that the performer was doubtful and nervous to go on stage.

mg119

11/12/2012 09:54:49 am

The student made a dubious guess on the test she didn't study for.

Dubious makes sense in this sentence because her guess on the test she didn't study for, was uncertain.

MAK119

11/12/2012 10:35:53 am

The dubious clouds lurked in the sky. This makes sense because the clouds looked uncertain of what the weather is to be.

NS120

11/12/2012 12:07:36 pm

I felt dubious when I was called up next to spell a word in the spelling bee.

This makes sense because I doubted myself that I would be able to spell the word.

LT118

11/13/2012 04:39:46 am

I was dubious about the math concepts when I began to look ahead in my math book. Dubious makes sense in this sentence because I was uncertain of the concepts when I looked ahead.

NP119

11/13/2012 05:00:27 am

The girl's answer of whether or not she had been at the party seemed dubious.

Dubious makes sense here beacuse she is unreliable and her answer is uncertain.

MB119

11/13/2012 05:34:01 am

The replacement refs. made a dubious touchdown call.
This makes sense because the touchdown call was uncertain.

Mr. Fodor

11/14/2012 09:16:28 am

Check your punctuation.

TS120

11/13/2012 05:42:19 am

The dubious man thought twice about buying a book that he might have already read.

Dubious makes sense in this sentence because the man is uncertain on whether or not to buy the book.

MM118

11/13/2012 05:54:14 am

Since my friend had lied four times already, her statement seemed very dubious.

This makes sense because her story seemed questionable after she lied.

LS120

11/13/2012 06:21:42 am

I feel dubious about my kitten's behavior when leaving him alone. Dubious makes sense because I feel uncertain about his behavior.

EW119

11/13/2012 06:36:37 am

The classes reaction of weather or not the were excited was dubious.

Dubious makes sense in this sentence because i tells that they were unsure if they were excited.

Mr. Fodor

11/14/2012 09:15:28 am

Check your spelling.

MW118

11/13/2012 06:44:56 am

The coach was dubious about his team winning the championships>

This makes sense because he was uncertian if they could win it all.

Mr. Fodor

11/14/2012 09:20:34 am

Double check your punctuation.

jb119

11/13/2012 06:53:49 am

Bob was dubious his team would win the game. This makes sense because he was uncertain his team would win the game.

Mr. Fodor

11/14/2012 09:11:34 am

Tell me WHY Bob was uncertain if his team would win

jm120

11/13/2012 07:30:53 am

the Dubious bridge was not safe to drive on. The word dubious makes sense in this sentence because the bridge's strength was questionable.

NL120

11/13/2012 07:50:41 am

Wether to brush your teeth or not is a very dubious question.

This makes sense because is is not uncertain if you should brush your teeth because you should always brush them.

Mr. Fodor

11/14/2012 09:03:20 am

The question is pretty straightforward, then it is not dubious. Also check your spelling.

BW120

11/13/2012 09:07:15 am

Many people were dubious about the referees call.
This sentence makes sense because they were uncertain about the call.

Mr. Fodor

11/14/2012 08:59:45 am

Check punctuation within the sentence

AW118

11/13/2012 10:00:02 am

Sarah is very dubious that she will be able to win the tennis tournament because she hasn't been able to practice.

This sentence means thats she is very doubtful that she will be able to win the tennis tournament.

KS119

11/13/2012 10:02:22 am

Kara was surprised when her teacher told her that her dubious answer to the question was correct.

The word dubious makes sense in this sentence because Kara was uncertain about her answer, but was proved to be correct by her teacher.

NF120

11/13/2012 10:15:32 am

Freddy was dubious about his answer he gave in math class.

Dubious makes sense in this sentence because Freddy is uncertain about the answer he gave.

EH119

11/13/2012 08:55:55 pm

The coach was dubious about whether or not to put Lucy or Shannon in the game, he didn't want to risk the points.

This makes sense because the coach was uncertain about whether to put Lucy or Shannon in the game.

LV119

11/14/2012 04:54:29 am

Snow White made the dubious decision to trust the Huntsman.

Dubious makes sense here because she was uncertain on whether to trust the Huntsman or not.

AS119

11/14/2012 05:23:30 am

The boy was dubious on how he hit his head.

this makes sense because the boys answer was uncertain on how he hit his head.

BTM118

11/14/2012 05:43:54 am

The ring was worth a dubious amount of money.

Dubious makes sense in this sentence because I am trying to say that the ring was worth an unknown amount of money.

EK118

11/14/2012 06:15:43 am

Her dubious answer made me question what the real truth was.

This makes sense because it is saying that her answer caused doubt.

VW120

11/14/2012 06:31:50 am

The man gave a dubious answer when the cop asked him a question.
This makes sense because the man's answer gave the cop doubt.

SD118

11/14/2012 06:54:30 am

Whenever I don't study, I am usually dubious about getting my test back and looking at my grade.

This sentence makes sence because When i don't study i get a bad grade, so i was doubtful and uncertain about getting a good grade.

MC118

11/14/2012 07:03:15 am

She was dubious about the artist's singing talent when he lip-synced at the concert.

Dubious makes sense in this sentence because she was uncertain if the singer had real singing talent.

JH120

11/14/2012 09:08:00 am

Seirra gave a dubious answer.
The word dubius makes sense here because it is saying her answer is uncertain.

Mr. Fodor

11/14/2012 09:14:01 am

Tell me why Sierra was uncertain about her answer. Also check your spelling.

ME120

11/14/2012 09:29:04 am

The dubious toy was inspected before it was shipped out.

The word dubious makes sense in this sentence because the toy was full of uncertainty and it had to be perfect before it got shipped off.

EG120

11/14/2012 10:24:50 am

After her brother lied multiple times, Cathy was dubious of the truth.

This sentence makes sense because Cathy was uncertain about whether her brother was lying or telling the truth because he has lied multiple times before.

jd118

11/15/2012 04:14:53 am

I was dubious about buying the soccer ball because it was made in China.
It makes sense in the sentence because i was uncertain about buying the ball.

MD119

11/15/2012 05:04:43 am

The basketball player was dubious whether to take a three pointer for the win or a two to tie the game. This makes sense because the basketball player was uncertain on his choice.

aw119

11/15/2012 05:29:53 am

The girl was dubious that she won the singing contest.
This makes sense here because she was uncertain if she won.

AB119

11/15/2012 06:08:00 am

The dubious lump in the bed turned out to be Abigail.

The word dubious makes sense in this sentence because Abigail was the lump in the bed.

JM118

11/15/2012 07:59:49 am

I dubiously came into the classroom the first day of school.
It makes sense because I was new, so i felt insecure.

ap120

11/15/2012 09:29:52 am

William was dubious about his answers as he finished the test. This makes sense in this sentence because William was unsure or questioning his answers.

wp118

11/15/2012 10:41:43 am

I feel dubious about my turtle sitting on that rock.

This makes sense because I was questionable about my turtle on the rock.

AI120

11/15/2012 10:49:53 am

The cost of the dubious pack of candy was $5, so I decided not to buy it.
It makes sense because since the pack of candy looked questionabl, I decided not to buy it.

AJP120

11/15/2012 11:17:26 am

The doll was dubious because of the tear in the skirt.

This makes sense because the doll was questionable in it's value because of the tear in the skirt.

AC119

11/15/2012 11:30:42 am

She was dubious whether to use charcoal pencil or oil paints to illustrate the artwork she planned to create.

The makes sense because she is not sure if charcoal or paint will look better.

JK118

11/15/2012 11:57:25 am

He was dubious about the video game he was going to buy.

The word dubious makes sence because he was uncertain about the video game.

HG118

11/15/2012 08:56:38 pm

I was dubious whether or not it would rain today.

SR118

11/17/2012 01:34:48 am

One should be dubious when told he or she has won a big prize.

This makes sense because usually, when you are told this, the person is trying to trick you and get your money, so you should be unsure about it.

IT118

11/18/2012 07:42:29 am

It was dubious that the diamonds they found were real.
This makes sense because it was questionable if they were real or valuable.

DG118

11/18/2012 09:10:36 am

Because our television was broken, I was dubious about who won the game.
This makes sense because I was uncertain of which team won because the t.v. was broken.

BH119

11/18/2012 09:45:14 am

I was dubious about math homework.

This makes sense because the work means uncertain.

NH118

11/18/2012 09:47:29 am

The foul was dubious.

This means the ref had a uncertain call.

BT118

11/28/2012 05:04:35 am

I was dubious of the weather today.
It makes sense because i was doubtful of the weather.

JG119

11/29/2012 07:15:47 am

He was dubious about his grades.

This makes sense because he thought his grades were bad.

mk119

11/29/2012 08:10:48 pm

the boy was dubious about his test.
this makes sense because dubiouse means confused

KB119

11/29/2012 08:37:04 pm

We have not heard from the coach, it is dubious she made the team.

Dubious makes sense in the sentence because she is doubting she made the team

az120

12/5/2012 04:33:03 am

My brother was dubious about eating the chicken on the table before dinner.
dubious mahe sense because my brother was uncertain about the chicken

RC118

12/6/2012 08:33:36 am

The movie ending was dubious. This makes sense because the movie ending was uncertain.

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