Vocabulary Builder Part 21

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Question 1: Does the word root “cand” mean “to shine”?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. The root “cand” means “to shine.”

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Is a “candelabra” a device that holds several candles?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. A “candelabra” is a device for holding several candles.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Does “candescent” mean strength?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. “Candescent” means glowing.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Is an “incandescent bulb” a type of fluorescent bulb?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. These bulbs make light in different ways. An incandescent bulb has a thin wire that shines brightly when electricity passes through it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Does the name “Candace” mean sweet?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. The name “Candace” means shining.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

If someone shows “candor,” does that mean s/he is lying?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. If someone shows candor, then s/he is being honest.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is being candid, does that mean s/he is being honest?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. This word is often used when someone is telling the truth to a friend, even if that truth may be hard for the friend to hear.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Can the word “candidate” refer to someone who is running for an elected position in a democracy?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. In a democracy, a candidate can be someone who is trying to be elected to a government position.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C