Mrs. Flowers and Week Five Roots

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "illiteracy" in the sentence: "The government launched a campaign to reduce illiteracy rates among adults."

• Lack of education

• High unemployment

• Poor health

• Economic instability

Analyze the root "puls" in the word "impulse" and determine its meaning.

• To push or drive

• To hold or hang

• To believe

• To lead

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "intolerant" in the sentence: "The intolerant manager refused to listen to any suggestions from his team."

• Open-minded

• Unwilling to accept

• Patient

• Supportive

Analyze the root "cred" in the word "credible" and determine its meaning.

• To push or drive

• To hold or hang

• To believe

• To lead

Which sentence correctly uses the word "taut"?

• The rope was taut, ready to support the weight.

• The taut was a delicious dessert.

• The student taut the lesson to the class.

• The weather was taut and sunny.

What does the root "dem" mean in the word "democracy"?

• To push or drive

• To hold or hang

• To believe

• People

Analyze the root "duc" in the word "conduct" and determine its meaning.

• To push or drive

• To hold or hang

• To believe

• To lead

Which sentence correctly uses the word "benign"?

• The benign weather caused a lot of damage.

• The benign tumor was not a cause for concern.

• The benign teacher was very strict.

• The benign storm was very destructive.

What is the meaning of the word "illiteracy" in the context of education?

• Advanced reading skills

• Inability to read or write

• High intelligence

• Excellent memory

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "infuse" in the sentence: "The coach aimed to infuse the team with confidence before the big game."

• Drain

• Fill

• Remove

• Deplete