Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation

What is the meaning of the Latin root 'claim' or 'clam'?

• Whisper

• Shout

• Sing

• Talk

Which of the following words is derived from the Latin root 'claim' or 'clam'?

• Whisper

• Exclaim

• Sing

• Talk

What might the word 'declaim' mean, based on the root 'claim'?

• To speak softly

• To speak loudly and with feeling

• To sing a song

• To whisper a secret

If 'clam' means shout, what does 'clamorous' likely describe?

• A quiet room

• A loud and noisy environment

• A peaceful garden

• A silent library

If someone is 'reclaiming' something, what are they doing?

• Shouting it out

• Taking it back

• Giving it away

• Ignoring it

How does the root 'claim' relate to the word 'proclamation'?

• It means to whisper

• It means to announce publicly

• It means to sing softly

• It means to talk quietly

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

• Justice

• Law

• Order

• Peace

What does the Latin root "jus" suggest about a word's meaning?

• It relates to law or justice.

• It relates to water or oceans.

• It relates to plants or flowers.

• It relates to music or sound.

Which of these words is most likely to have the root "jud"?

• Judicial

• Marine

• Floral

• Musical

What is the primary focus of words with the root "jur"?

• Law and justice

• Music and sound

• Art and design

• Nature and environment