Key Words and Synonyms
1.habitually / often
2.verify / prove something is true
3.marital status / married, divorced, single, or widowed
4.swear / promise
5.registered / signed up
6.spouse / husband or wife
7.current home address / where you live now
8.date of birth / when you were born
9.advocated / supported
10.failed to / did not (do something)
11.federal / U.S. government
12.exempt / to not have to (do something)
13.prior / before
14.pending / has not been…yet
15.have you ever / in your lifetime, have you…
16.member / someone who belongs to…
17.resident / someone who lives in...
18.requested / asked for
19.disability / physical or mental impairment
20.dependents / someone you support financially
Student Handout A — Fill in the Conversation
Conversation 1:
Officer: Mr. Lee, did you register for Selective Service?
Applicant: Yes, I did, when I turned 18.
Conversation 2:
Officer: What’s your current home address?
Applicant: 102 South Main Street, Arlington, Virginia, 22204.
Officer: Can you verify that address?
Applicant: Sure, here’s my driver’s license.
Conversation 3:
Officer: Ms. Garcia, how long have you been a resident of Florida?
Applicant: Oh, I moved to Miami one year ago.
Officer: Where did you live prior to that?
Applicant: I lived in Chicago, Illinois.
Conversation 4:
Officer: Ms. Ashraf, please raise your right hand. Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth?
Applicant: I do.
Officer: Please have a seat.
Conversation 5:
Officer: Have you ever failed to send in your federal income tax form?
Applicant: No, I haven’t. I send it in on time every April.
Conversation 6:
Officer: Mrs. Baron, have you ever filed for family members to come to the United States?
Applicant: Yes, two years ago. Their applications are still pending.
Conversation 7:
Officer: Mr. Rios, have you ever been a member of any organization, association, or club?
Applicant: Yes, I own a small business. I belong to the Chamber of Commerce
1.habitually / often
2.verify / prove something is true
3.marital status / married, divorced, single, or widowed
4.swear / promise
5.registered / signed up
6.spouse / husband or wife
7.current home address / where you live now
8.date of birth / when you were born
9.advocated / supported
10.failed to / did not (do something)
11.federal / U.S. government
12.exempt / to not have to (do something)
13.prior / before
14.pending / has not been…yet
15.have you ever / in your lifetime, have you…
16.member / someone who belongs to…
17.resident / someone who lives in...
18.requested / asked for
19.disability / physical or mental impairment
20.dependents / someone you support financially
Student Handout A — Fill in the Conversation
Conversation 1:
Officer: Mr. Lee, did you register for Selective Service?
Applicant: Yes, I did, when I turned 18.
Conversation 2:
Officer: What’s your current home address?
Applicant: 102 South Main Street, Arlington, Virginia, 22204.
Officer: Can you verify that address?
Applicant: Sure, here’s my driver’s license.
Conversation 3:
Officer: Ms. Garcia, how long have you been a resident of Florida?
Applicant: Oh, I moved to Miami one year ago.
Officer: Where did you live prior to that?
Applicant: I lived in Chicago, Illinois.
Conversation 4:
Officer: Ms. Ashraf, please raise your right hand. Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth?
Applicant: I do.
Officer: Please have a seat.
Conversation 5:
Officer: Have you ever failed to send in your federal income tax form?
Applicant: No, I haven’t. I send it in on time every April.
Conversation 6:
Officer: Mrs. Baron, have you ever filed for family members to come to the United States?
Applicant: Yes, two years ago. Their applications are still pending.
Conversation 7:
Officer: Mr. Rios, have you ever been a member of any organization, association, or club?
Applicant: Yes, I own a small business. I belong to the Chamber of Commerce
