Root Words Quiz

What does the word "dictate" mean?

• To write something down

• To speak or read something to a person who writes it down

• To draw something

• To record a video

What does "contradict" mean?

• To agree with someone

• To say the opposite of something someone else has said

• To write a story

• To draw a picture

What is an "edict"?

• A personal letter

• A type of book

• An official order given by a person with power

• A drawing

What is an "autobiography"?

• A story written by someone else

• A person's life story written by that person

• A fictional story

• A poem

What is a "telegram"?

• A type of book

• A message sent by telegraph

• A drawing

• A song

What is "calligraphy"?

• The art of making beautiful handwriting

• A type of dance

• A musical instrument

• A painting style

What does "graphic" mean?

• Written in a book

• Shown or described in a very clear way

• Drawn in pencil

• Spoken aloud

What is an "inscription"?

• A type of song

• Words that are written on or cut into a surface

• A type of dance

• A spoken word

What is a "transcript"?

• A spoken word

• A written, printed, or typed copy of words that have been spoken

• A type of drawing

• A musical note

What is a "prescription"?

• A type of book

• A written message from a doctor about medicine

• A drawing

• A song