Root Words Unit 5: Express Yourself

One day, I hope to learn ____________ which is the art of beautiful, graceful handwriting.

• autobiography

• calligraphy

• graphics

• edicts

Someone who ________ what you are saying disagrees with your opinion and may be trying to get you in trouble.

• dictates

• transcripts

• prescribes

• contradicts.

After years of carrying a bag with words that are __________ into it, the words are no longer noticeable and easy to read.

• transcribed

• edicted

• telegrammed

• inscribed

Police may read a _________ when going over a case to make sure that they have all the information

• transcript

• telegram

• dictionary

• autobiography

The famous artist should have written his own __________ as he had a very intriguing life.

• transcript

• telegram

• autobiography

• inscription

A synonym (a word that means the same) for graphic is....

• clear

• unclear

• confusing

• expected

A synonym (a word that means the same) for dictate is....

• ignore

• speak

• respond

• avoid

A ___________ is an old way of communicating with others.

• edict

• dictate

• graphic

• telegram

An antonym (a word that means the opposite) of edict is....

• required

• forced

• optional

• demand

A ________ requires a written order from a doctor, telling a patient what to do in order to heal.

• transcript

• prescription

• inscription

• dictate