Vocabulary Builder Part 16

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Question: Does the word root “civil” mean half?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. The word root “civil” means society.

Does the phrase “civil behavior” mean someone shoves other people?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. “Civil behavior” refers to having good manners and being polite.

Does the word “civility” refer to shouting unkind words?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. “Civility” can refer to polite conversation.

If someone has “civilized behavior,” does s/he get in physical fights and break the law?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. Someone with civilized behavior follows the laws.

Does “civilization” refer to the laws, languages and social structure that a group of people have?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. Civilization is the laws, languages and social structure that a group of people have.

Does “civil engineering” involve the design of roads, bridges, tall buildings and water management?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. Civil engineering involves large projects related to transportation, buildings and water management.

Is a civilian someone who's a member of the military?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. A civilian is everyone who's not a member of the military.

Is a mail carrier part of the US Federal civil service?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. Mail carriers are part of the US Federal civil service.