Declaration of The Rights of the child {Vocab}

What is the meaning of the word ENTITLED?

• having the right to do something
• the title of the children's rights
• you must do what you are told
• you co not have a choice

What is the most likely meaning of entitled in the following sentences?

Nathan felt entitled to spend some time playing ball with his friends. “I deserve this because I’ve been sitting in school all day,” he thought to himself.

• asking to do something

• wishing to do something

• having a right to do something

• giving up a right to do something

Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate the meaning of enactment? Base your answer on the meaning of enactment.

• Many people are not interested in running for office, but

  they support people who do.

• When Congress passed the law, many

  people began to enjoy greater privacy

• The senator announced that he would not seek another term

  in office.

• The governor took a week off to enjoy the holidays with

  her family.

If a teacher says that a test is compulsory, what kind of test is it ?

• a test that must be taken

• a test that has no time limit

• a test that will be multiple choice

• a test that is taken once each year

What is the meaning of the Latin root -puls-?

• to hold or to get

• to stop or to quit

• to push or to drive

• to release or to free

The word impulse is made up of the root -puls- plus the prefix im-, which often means “into” or “in.” Given this information, choose the correct meaning of the word impulse.

b.

• a thoughtful decision

• a sudden desire to act

• a wishful daydreaming

• a casual approach to life