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Cognates

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Words in two languages that have a similar meaning and often similar spelling, derived from a common root.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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Example of a cognate between English and Spanish

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'Animal' in English and 'Animal' in Spanish.

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What is the Spanish word for 'species'?

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especies

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What is the Spanish word for 'exit'?

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salida

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What percentage of English words with more than one syllable are derived from Latin?

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90%.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What are the two main languages that share root words with English?

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Latin and Greek.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What is the Spanish word for 'question'?

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pregunta.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What is the Spanish word for 'special'?

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especial.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What is the Spanish word for 'specific'?

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específico.

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What is the meaning of 'éxito' in English?

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success.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E