Classical Roots B Lesson 7

Bailey didn't get a part in the play, so please try to be ___________ when you congratulate Susie on her lead role.

• abhorrent

• abstemious

• suffragist

• discreet

Answer explanation

Discreet: showing tact, respect, and restraint in speech or behavior

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

I love orange juice in the morning, but I ___________ milk because it hurts my stomach.

• abhor

• discern

• ascertain

• abound

Answer explanation

Abhor: to detest thoroughly

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

My mom always makes a(n) _____________ of food, so you are welcome to join us for dinner.

• infraction

• abundance

• abstemious

• ascertain

Answer explanation

Abound: to exist in great quantities or numbers

(noun form is "abundance")

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

After three major ___________ in class, students will be sent to the principal.

• suffragists

• abrasions

• infractions

• discretions

Answer explanation

Infraction: a violation, especially of a law

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

The thief __________ too quickly for the security camera to get a clear image of his face.

• abraded

• absconded

• ascertained

• discerned

Answer explanation

Abscond: to leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

Until the last hundred years, women in America were denied ____________.

• discretion

• ascertain

• suffrage

• absconce

Answer explanation

Suffrage: the right to vote, or the vote itself

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

When the DNA test comes back from the lab, the investigator will be able to ___________ who committed the crime.

• infringe

• ascertain

• abhor

• discern

Answer explanation

Ascertain: to find out something for certain

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Although some players didn't like the new coach's "tough love" mindset, I learned to appreciate her __________ style.

• abrasive

• discerning

• abstemious

• discreet

Answer explanation

Abrasive: harsh, rough

While some think technology being able to "hear" us is helpful, others thinks it __________ on our right to privacy.

• ascertains

• infringes

• discerns

• abhors

Answer explanation

Infringe: to go beyond set limits

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Although Fred was trying to lose weight, the more ________ he was with food, the less energy he had to exercise.

• abrasive

• discreet

• ascertained

• abstemious

Answer explanation

Abstemious: sparing or moderate, especially in eating or drinking