Mand Root Word

Create a sentence using the word 'mandatory' which contains the root word 'mand'.

• The teacher mandated that all students complete the assignment.

• The new law made it mandatory for some citizens to volunteer at the shelter.

• Mandarin oranges are mandatory for the fruit salad to taste good.

• Attending the safety training is mandatory for all employees.

What is the meaning of the word 'mandate' which has the root 'mand'?

• a musical instrument

• a form of transportation

• an official order or commission to do something

• a type of fruit

Use the word 'comandeer' in a sentence to show its meaning related to the root 'mand'.

• The police officer commandeered a taxi and took off after the getaway car.

• The teacher commandeered silence in the classroom.

• The pirates took control of the ship and commandeered the captain to tell his men to stand down.

• In 1968, the federal government issued a commandeer requiring that all new cars include seat belts at all seating positions.

Mrs. Nigro's class, "I demand your attention!"  What does the root mand mean?

• mean

• order

• system

• class

an order of command placed in one's hands

• manacles

• manicure

• mandate

• emancipate

The root word mand means...

• mind; memory

• to conquer

• to fall

• to order someone what to do

Create a sentence using the word 'command' which contains the root word 'mand'.

• A) The general issued a command to retreat immediately.

• B) The command was to enjoy the sunny day at the beach.

• C) The command of the ship was given to the youngest sailor.

• D) The command to eat more vegetables was ignored by the children.

What is the meaning of the word 'remand' which has the root 'mand'?

• A) to release someone from custody

• B) to send someone back into custody

• C) to promote someone to a higher position

• D) to give someone a reward

Use the word 'mandate' in a sentence to show its meaning related to the root 'mand'.

• A) The mandate was to have fun at the party.

• B) The mandate required all employees to wear uniforms.

• C) The mandate was to eat dessert before dinner.

• D) The mandate allowed students to skip classes.

In the sentence, 'The manager demanded an explanation for the delay,' what does the root 'mand' mean?

• A) request

• B) order

• C) suggest

• D) ignore