Understanding the Word 'Regulate'

Understanding the Word 'Regulate'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Education

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video tutorial introduces the word 'regulate', explaining its meaning as making rules to control something. It includes a music break and a challenge to identify other words starting with 'Reg'. The tutorial discusses related words like 'regular', 'regiment', and 'regime', and explains the Latin root 'reg'. Examples of using 'regulate' in sentences are provided, both in literal and legal contexts. The transformation of 'regulate' into the noun 'regulation' is also covered, with examples of state regulations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'regulate' primarily mean?

To create chaos

To ignore rules

To make rules that control something

To dismantle systems

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words is related to 'regulate'?

Random

Regular

Reckless

Rebel

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary theme connecting the words 'regular', 'regiment', and 'regime'?

Randomness

Control or order

Freedom

Disorder

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Latin root of 'regulate' and what does it mean?

Reg, meaning straight like a ruler

Reg, meaning chaotic

Reg, meaning circular

Reg, meaning flexible

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the word 'regulate' be used in a sentence?

The book regulates the story.

The valve regulates the fuel flow.

The tree regulates the wind.

The cat regulates the sun.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the noun form of 'regulate'?

Regulated

Regulating

Regulator

Regulation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word part is used to transform 'regulate' into a noun?

Adding -ed

Adding -er

Adding -ion

Adding -ing

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the fishing example, how many fish is one allowed to catch per week according to state regulations?

Five

Ten

Seven

Three

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if someone catches more fish than allowed by state regulations?

They are given more fish

They are ignored

They get a fine

They receive a reward