Unit 4: Grav & Lev

What is the meaning of the Latin root "grav"?

• Light, airy, cheerful

• Heavy, weighty, serious

• Fast, quick, agile

• Soft, gentle, calm

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following best describes a "grave" expression?

• Smiling and cheerful

• Serious and somber

• Confused and puzzled

• Angry and hostile

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the tone conveyed by someone with gravitas?

• Light and playful

• Serious and dignified

• Casual and relaxed

• Unconcerned and indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

In what type of role is gravitas most beneficial?

• Comedic

• Leadership

• Casual

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the part of speech for the word "gravitate"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is "leverage" in the context of a lever?

• The ability to push

• The ability to pull

• The ability to lift

• The ability to rotate

Which of the following actions is associated with a lever?

• Pushing

• Pulling

• Lifting

• Rotating

Which of the following situations would require alleviation?

• A joyful celebration

• A peaceful walk

• A painful injury

• A relaxing vacation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the primary focus of alleviation?

• To increase suffering

• To ignore problems

• To relieve suffering

• To create new issues

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following best describes the action of alleviating?

• Ignoring a problem

• Making a situation worse

• Reducing discomfort

• Creating new issues

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4