Vocabulary Builder Part 11

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Question 1: Does the root “capit” mean “to close something”?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. “Capit” means “head.”

Can “capital city” refer to the city where a government's headquarters are located?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. A “capital city” is the city where a government's headquarters are located.

Is the legislative building in Washington DC called the “US Capital Building”?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. The last two letters are “ol,” so it's spelled “US Capitol Building.”

Can “capital” refer to wealth that is used to produce more wealth?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. For example, “capital” could refer to a taxi, which someone uses as a business to make money (personal wealth).

In capitalism, does the government own the capital used by businesses (e.g., machines, buildings)?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. In capitalism, the citizens own the capital and own their own businesses.

Can “captain” refer to someone in the US military?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. Many US military branches include the title captain as a rank.

Does “per” mean “every other”?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. “Per” means “for each.”

Does the phrase “per capita” mean the same as “every other day”?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. “Per capita” means “for each person.” Literally, it means “for each head.”