Get to the root of it unit 5 Misc.

Even though I disagreed with his theory, I had no evidence to ___________ him.

• dictate

• contradict

• edict

• telegram

In the 1800's, sending a ______ was the fastest way to quickly send a message over long distances.

• dictate

• contradict

• autobiography

• telegram

The author retells every fascinating detail of her childhood in her _______, which is going on sale next month.

• dictate

• contradict

• edict

• autobiography

The King's army enforced his ______ that stated no one could be out in public after 9:00 p.m.

• dictate

• contradict

• edict

• autobiography

The politician would _____ her speech to her assistant, who would then type it out.

• dictate

• contradict

• edict

• autobiography

Today a TELEGRAM is the most popular way to communicate.

• yes

• no

An AUTOBIOGRAPHY contains personal information about a person.

• yes

• no

Edicts are suggestions that people have the option of following.

• yes

• no

A person can dictate something without saying a word.

• yes

• no

If you don't believe someone, you might contradict him or her.

• yes

• no