Academic Vocabulary: Nonfiction Narrative

The root word trib means:

• pleasing

• give

• thankful

• mark

The word notable means

• to give someone or something credit for something

• to make someone feel that they want to do something or they can do it

• worthy of attention

The root word spire means

• breathe

• to give someone or something credit

• to make someone want to do something or think they can do it

• lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of

The words notify and notice have the same root word as

• persistent

• attribute

• notable

• inspire

Choose the correct definition of the word persistent based upon this sentence: The little boy's whining was persistent.

• to give someone or something credit for something

• to make someone feel like they want to do something or think they can do it

• lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of

• giving pleasure or satisfaction

Choose the definition of the word gratifying based on the following sentence: Doing my best is gratifying.

• giving pleasure or satisfaction

• to make someone feel like they want to do something or can do it

• worthy of attention or notice

• lasting for a long time of difficult to get rid of

Which of the following is the correct definition of attribute?

• worthy of attention or notice

• lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of

• giving pleasure or satisfaction

• to give someone or something credit for something

The words gratitude and congratulate have the same root word as

• persistent

• gratifying

• attribute

• notable

To make someone want to do something or think they can do something is the definition of

• notable

• attribute

• gratifying

• inspire

The words resist and assist have the same root word as

• notable

• attribute

• persistent

• inspire