Understanding the Word 'Policy'

Understanding the Word 'Policy'

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, English, Business

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video introduces the word 'policy', explaining its meaning as an official rule or set of rules. It traces the word's origin to the Greek root 'polis', which relates to cities and government. The video explores related words like 'police', 'politics', and 'metropolis', highlighting their connections to governance and urban settings. Examples of 'policy' in sentences are provided to illustrate its usage and connotation as an official rule. The video concludes with a humorous note about manatees and encourages viewers to support local wildlife.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the origin of the word 'policy'?

Latin

German

French

Greek

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words is related to 'polis'?

Polish

Pollution

Polite

Police

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'Metropolis' refer to?

A political party

A type of government

A large city

A small town

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of the video, what is a 'policy'?

A personal opinion

An official rule

A historical event

A casual suggestion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the connotation of the word 'policy'?

Informal guideline

Official rule

Personal belief

Cultural tradition

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a state policy mentioned in the video?

Voting in elections

Paying a fee to enter a park

Giving money to a manatee

Recycling waste

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might a restaurant policy prohibit?

Bringing outside food

Using mobile phones

Taking photos

Wearing hats

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