Understanding Vocabulary and Language

What is the meaning of the word "dictate" based on its Latin root?

• To write

• To speak

• To listen

• To read

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words means "to speak against"?

• Edict

• Dictate

• Contradict

• Inscription

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

An Autobiography is...

• A written account of another person's life

• A written account of one's own life

• A written message sent over a distance

• A decorative handwriting

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a written or printed message sent over a long distance.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What does the word "calligraphy" mean?

• The art of beautiful handwriting

• A written message

• A public order

• A personal story

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word refers to a formal command or order?

• Edict

• Inscription

• Transcript

• Prescription

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Fill in the blank: The _______ on the ancient monument was barely readable.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of the word "transcript"?

• A written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

• A decorative handwriting

• A public order

• A personal story

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which word is used to describe a visual representation, such as a drawing or picture?

• Graphic

• Telegram

• Edict

• Prescription

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Fill in the blank: Doctor Emilia wrote a _______ for the patient's medication.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A