Pon/Pos Latin Root Quiz

What does the root "pon" mean?

• To carry

• To put or place

• To build

• To write

What does the root "pos" mean?

• To write

• To place or put

• To drive

• To take

Which of the following words means "to get rid of something"?

• Impose

• Dispose

• Impostor

• Opponent

Which word describes someone who deceives others by pretending to be someone else?

• Opponent

• Proponent

• Impostor

• Dispose

An opponent is:

• Someone who supports a cause

• Someone who is against something

• Someone who imposes rules

• Someone who disposes of waste

Which word means "to force something to be accepted or put in place"?

• Impose

• Dispose

A proponent is:

• Someone who opposes a cause

• Someone who supports a cause

• Someone who pretends to be someone else

• Someone who disposes of waste

What is the meaning of the word "dispose"?

• To force something to be accepted

• To support a cause

• To deceive others

• To get rid of something

Which word can describe a person who argues in favor of something?

• Opponent

• Proponent

• Impostor

• Dispose

Which of the following best describes the action of an impostor?

• Supporting a cause

• Getting rid of something

• Forcing rules

• Pretending to be someone else