Exploring Roots: "Pac"

What does the word "pacify" mean?

• To make something more exciting.

• To calm or soothe.

• To increase tension.

• To ignore.

Which word describes a person who believes in peace and opposes war?

• Pacify

• Pacifist

• Appease

• Pact

What is the meaning of the word "appease?"

• To provoke

• To satisfy or calm

• To argue

• To educate

Which word refers to an agreement between two parties?

• Pacification

• Pacify

• Pact

• Pacifist

What does "pacification" mean?

• To act of making something more chaotic

• The process of bringing peace

• The act of starting a conflict

• The process of ignoring a problem

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "pacify."

• The loud music was used to pacify the angry crowd.

• The teacher tried to pacify the students by giving them more homework.

• The mother sang a lullaby to pacify her crying child.

• The coach pacified the team by making them run extra laps.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "pacifist."

• The pacifist eagerly joined the army to fight in the war.

• As a pacifist, she always advocated for peaceful solutions.

• The pacifist was known for his aggressive behavior.

• He was a pacifist, so he loved watching the newest action movie.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "appease."

• The manager tried to appease the employees by cutting their salaries.

• The chef appeased the guests with a delicious dessert.

• The teacher appeased the students' anxiety by giving them a surprise test.

• The politician appeased the crowd by ignoring their demands.

Select the sentence that correctly uses "pact."

• The two countries signed a pact to increase tariffs.

• The pact was broken when the friends decided to meet.

• To break tension, she started signing the pact.

• The parents decided a pact was needed, so they ignored each other.

What does the root "pac" mean?

• Peace

• Love

• Happiness

• Joy