Exploring Greek and Latin Roots: Dict/Dic

This video tutorial explores the Latin root 'dict', which means to speak or say. It provides examples of words derived from this root, such as 'contradict', 'dictation', 'dictator', 'diction', 'dictionary', 'dictum', 'edict', 'indictment', 'predict', and 'verdict'. Each word is explained in terms of its meaning and usage. The video concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

What does the root 'dict' imply?

• To command

• To listen

• To write

• To speak or to say

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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 'dictation'?

• Words defined in a book

• Writing down what someone says

• A speech by a leader

• A ruling from a judge

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the role of a 'dictator'?

• A person who predicts

• A person who writes dictionaries

• A judge who makes rulings

• A leader with total power

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does 'indictment' mean?

• A formal accusation

• A command

• A public announcement

• A prediction

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which word means to declare something will happen in the future?

• Contradict

• Verdict

• Predict

• Dictator

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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 does 'verdict' refer to?

• A prediction

• A law

• A jury's decision

• A command

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D