Prestwick House VIII Unit 7

The roots VAL, VAIL mean...

• to be strong
• rough, hard
• easy
• to make solid

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root FORT means....

• Strong
• weak, easy
• Oak, support
• to make solid

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root DUR means...

• tough, hard
• to be strong
• to make solid

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root ROB means...

• Oak, strength
• to make solid
• Strong
• tough, hard

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root SOLID means....

• to make solid
• oak, strength
• tough, hard
• strong

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The knights valiantly rode into battle even though they knew they were outnumbered by thousands. Define valiant.

• strong, hearty

• brave, courageous

• doubtfully

• able to last

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The low-ranking soldier showed so much valor that he was promoted to Captain. What does valor mean?

• noble courage

• cowardice

• low motivation

• ability to follow orders

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Tim's great wealth did not avail him when it came to avoiding a lengthy prison sentence. Define avail.

• to help; to be of use

• to back up; support

• not diminishing; lasting

• able to last; strong

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Sophie strongly objects to the claim that women have less natural fortitude than men. Define fortitude.

• strength of mind, bravery
• sympathy
• kindness
• noble courage

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Although Mr. Perkins is our principal now, his forte for many years was as a science teacher. Define forte. 

• strength, skill
• bravery
• support
• noble courage

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E