Unit 2> Outsiders and Outcasts > Vocabulary and Word Roots Quiz

What is the root of the word "contradict"?

• dict

• neg

• ject

• ver

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following sentences uses the word "negate" correctly?

• Your sister will probably be unhappy if you continue to negate her.

• The two sources that I used for my research paper negate one another on some important points.

• The one time you lie may negate all the times you tell the truth.

• Maria will negate the information before we include it in the presentation.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word "objection" based on the mentor sentences?

• To verify information

• To contradict someone

• To express disapproval or opposition

• To advocate for a cause

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word has the root meaning "truth"?

• contradict

• negate

• verify

• advocate

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is a related word for "contradict"?

• contradiction

• verification

• advocacy

• negation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following is an example of using the word "advocate" correctly?

• I checked the band’s tour schedule to advocate that the concert is this weekend.

• I’m voting for her because she has always been an advocate for causes that are important to me.

• The one time you lie may advocate all the times you tell the truth.

• My only advocate to the plan is that some of the steps seem vague and should be more precise.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the root of the word "negate"?

• dict

• neg

• ject

• ver

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word means "to speak against"?

• verify

• advocate

• contradict

• negate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the root of the word "objection"?

• dict

• neg

• ject

• ver

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following words is related to "verify"?

• contradiction

• verification

• advocacy

• negation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A