Morphology: aequus, dominus, and rego Unit 5 6.4

Use your knowledge of this lesson’s word roots and context clues to match the underlined word in the sentence to its definition in the list below. Then write the definition in the blank space following the sentence. Three traditional things desired by citizens of a democracy are liberty, fraternity, and equality.

• having the same rights

• being free from oppression

• brotherhood among people

• the pursuit of happiness

Use your knowledge of this lesson’s word roots and context clues to match the underlined word in the sentence to its definition in the list below. Then write the definition in the blank space following the sentence. The home team completely dominated the visitors, beating them 21 to 3.

• tied

• lost

• overpowered

• struggled

Use your knowledge of this lesson’s word roots and context clues to match the underlined word in the sentence to its definition in the list below. Then write the definition in the blank space following the sentence. The purpose of a thermostat is to regulate the temperature of a house.

• control

• monitor

• increase

• decrease

Use your knowledge of this lesson’s word roots and context clues to match the underlined word in the sentence to its definition in the list below. Then write the definition in the blank space following the sentence. Members of the lower class often suffered from inequity of property, power, and status.

• excess of power

• abundance of wealth

• equality of opportunity

• lack of fairness

Use your knowledge of this lesson’s word roots and context clues to match the underlined word in the sentence to its definition in the list below. Then write the definition in the blank space following the sentence. My right hand is dominant, so I always throw a ball with my right hand.

• stronger

• weaker

• slower

• faster

Use your knowledge of this lesson’s word roots and context clues to match the underlined word in the sentence to its definition in the list below. Then write the definition in the blank space following the sentence. I received a regulation size basketball for my birthday.

• official

• large

• expensive

• colorful

What does the word 'inadequate' mean in the sentence: 'My trainer thought my performance was inadequate, so she assigned me extra practice.'?

• Sufficient

• Lacking

• Excessive

• Perfect

In the British military, each regiment has its own distinctive necktie. What does the word 'regiment' mean in this context?

• A group of soldiers

• A type of necktie

• A military base

• A training exercise

What does the word 'regal' mean in the sentence: 'The queen made an appropriately regal impression on all she met.'?

• Unimportant

• Casual

• Ordinary

• Royal

What does the word 'equilibrium' mean in the sentence: 'Eventually, the rocking chair achieved a state of equilibrium and stopped moving.'?

• A state of constant motion

• A state of balance or rest

• A state of rapid movement

• A state of confusion