Understanding Contravene and Related Terms

This educational video helps children build vocabulary by exploring words with the prefix 'contra', meaning 'against'. It covers words like contraband, contradict, contraindicate, contrary, contrarian, contrast, and contravene, explaining their meanings, word parts, and usage with examples. The video aims to enhance general knowledge and exam scores, offering a free worksheet for engagement.

What is the primary purpose of this educational video?

• To help children build vocabulary and improve exam scores

• To provide a fun activity for children

• To entertain children

• To teach children about history

What does the word 'contraband' mean?

• Something that is against the law or rules

• Something that is allowed

• A type of music

• A type of food

Which word part in 'contradict' means 'to speak'?

• Ven

• Contra

• Band

• Dict

In what context is the word 'contraindicate' most commonly used?

• In cooking

• In healthcare

• In sports

• In music

What does the phrase 'contrary to popular opinion' mean?

• In agreement with what most people believe

• Unlike what many people may believe

• Exactly what everyone thinks

• A popular belief

What is a contrarian most commonly associated with?

• Cooking

• Investing money

• Playing sports

• Writing books

What does the word 'contrast' mean in the context of comparing two things?

• To make things similar

• To describe similarities

• To describe differences

• To ignore differences

What does the word part 'sta' in 'contrast' mean?

• To stand

• To go

• To come

• To speak

What does the word 'contravene' mean?

• To follow rules

• To create rules

• To go against rules or laws

• To ignore rules

Which of the following actions would contravene copyright law?

• Reading a book

• Buying a book

• Making copies of a book and selling them

• Borrowing a book from a library