1/22 - Exploring the Root Word 'Cred'

What does the root word "cred" mean?

• Believe

• Write

• Speak

• Build

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following words is derived from the root "cred"?

• Incredible

• Predict

• Construct

• Transport

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of the word "credible"?

• Able to be believed

• Able to be seen

• Able to be heard

• Able to be touched

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following sentences uses a word with the root "cred" correctly?

• The incredible story was hard to believe.

• The prediction was based on past events.

• The construction was completed on time.

• The transportation was delayed.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Identify the word that does not share the same root as "credibility."

• Credit

• Credential

• Credulous

• Predict

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following best describes a "credulous" person?

• Someone who is easily fooled

• Someone who is very creative

• Someone who is very strong

• Someone who is very quiet

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the relationship between "credit" and "credibility"?

• Both relate to belief or trust

• Both relate to writing

• Both relate to speaking

• Both relate to building

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

How does the root "cred" help in understanding the word "incredulous"?

• It indicates disbelief

• It indicates writing

• It indicates speaking

• It indicates building

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Use the word "credible" in a sentence.

• The story was so incredible that no one believed it.

• The witness provided a credible account of the events.

• The cap was too small for his head.

• The dictator ruled with an iron fist.

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CCSS.L.3.2F