Roots 15 Practice: MORE POWER TO YOU [Book 2]

There were many times that I questioned if I had the _________ to make it through the marathon, but once I passed the 23rd mile, I knew that I was going to make it.

• dynamo
• fortress
• forte
• fortitude
• potential

Megan is a ________; once she has set a goal, there is no stopping her from accomplishing it.

• dynamo
• fortress
• forte
• fortitude
• potential

Even with its high stone walls, the ________ was no match for the thousands of angry invaders.

• dynamo
• fortress
• forte
• fortitude
• potential

With his natural artistic abilities, he has the _______ to become a very successful painter.

• dynamo
• fortress
• forte
• fortitude
• potential

Even though I really love singing, my ________ is acting.

• dynamo
• fortress
• forte
• fortitude
• potential

6. Choose a synonym for fortify.

• a. divide
• b. strengthen
• c. discourage
• d. create

7. What could be potent?

• a. medicine
• b. glass
• c. rope
• d. trees

8. Choose an antonym for dynamic.

• a. energetic
• b. changing
• c. possible
• d. inactive

9. The king insisted on being an omnipotent ruler. Omnipotent means

• a. being kind and generous.
• b. sharing the power with other leaders.
• c. having complete and unlimited control.
• d. being cruel and hurtful.

10. dynasty : weak :: genius : __________

• a. intelligent
• b. foolish
• c. powerful
• d. polite