Mastering 'Con' and 'Re' Words

Which word best fits the sentence? "The committee will ______ tomorrow to discuss the new policy changes."

• conspire

• convene

• reprimand

• rescind

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the meaning of the word "consensus" in the following sentence? "After hours of debate, the group finally reached a consensus."

• A disagreement

• A general agreement

• A secret plan

• A formal meeting

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The CEO decided to ______ the contract due to unforeseen circumstances."

• reaffirm

• rescind

• renew

• retaliate

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which word best fits the sentence? "The two countries agreed to ______ their differences and work towards peace."

• retaliate

• reconcile

• reprimand

• conspire

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the word "reprisal" mean in the context of this sentence? "The attack was seen as a reprisal for the earlier incident."

• A peaceful negotiation

• A retaliatory action

• A formal agreement

• A public announcement

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The scientist had to ______ the data after discovering an error in the initial analysis."

• reaffirm

• reevaluate

• renew

• repudiate

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word best fits the sentence? "The unexpected outcome of the experiment left the researchers ______."

• confounded

• conspired

• concurred

• reprimanded

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word "reaffirm" in the following sentence? "The president sought to reaffirm the country's commitment to the treaty."

• To cancel

• To confirm again

• To criticize

• To negotiate

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The manager had to ______ the employee for repeated tardiness."

• renew

• reprimand

• reconcile

• rescind

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which word best fits the sentence? "The two leaders decided to ______ their differences and focus on common goals."

• retaliate

• confront

• reconcile

• conspire

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E