Q3 Social Studies Stems Review

What does the word part fid mean?

• fib/lie

• trust/faith

• government

• unknown

Her best friend is her closest confidant. Based on your knowledge of the stems what does confidant mean?

• a person who is often dishonest

• a person who is secure with him or herself

• a person who is afraid of small enclosed spaces

• a person you can trust to keep a secret

What does the word part duct mean?

• to follow

• to cover

• to lead

• to learn

The student code of conduct makes it clear that bullying will not be tolerated. What does conduct mean?

• the guidelines or expectations outlined by leaders

• punishments or referrals

• dress code

• detention

The Romans were good engineers and developed advanced aqueducts to ______ water to the city. Complete the sentence using your knowledge of the stems.

• spill

• filter

• lead

• steal

What does the word part aqua mean?

• argue

• fish

• swim

• water

Whales are aquatic mammals and spend their lives in the ocean even though they breath air. What does aquatic mean?

• related to land

• living mostly or always in the water

• acrobatic

• related to family or tribe

What does act mean?

• to perform

• move or do

• to disrupt

• pertaining to age

The _______ of one country can cause another nation to move to war. Finish the sentence using your knowledge of stems.

• actions

• motions

• arguments

• hopes

The teacher was reactive to the poor choices of her students. What does reactive mean here?

• sitting still and ignoring others

• playful

• responding to the actions or movements of others

• not paying attention