Understanding the Word 'Contentious'

The video explores the word 'contentious', an adjective meaning argumentative or quarrelsome. It delves into its Latin roots, 'con' meaning together and 'tended' meaning to stretch, illustrating how the word implies a stretching of relationships, akin to a tug of war. The video also discusses related words like 'tension' and 'extend', and provides practical examples of 'contentious' in sentences, such as debates and games, to enhance understanding.

What does the word 'contentious' mean?

• Peaceful and calm

• Involving argument or conflict

• Full of joy and happiness

• Related to cooking

In the example given, what was the debate about?

• Whether bears are scarier than snakes

• Whether cats are better than dogs

• Whether pizza is better than pasta

• Whether summer is better than winter

What does the Latin root 'con' mean?

• Above

• Together or with

• Below

• Against

What does the Latin root 'tend' mean?

• To break

• To build

• To stretch

• To shrink

Which of the following words is related to 'contentious' through its roots?

• Tension

• Harmony

• Joyful

• Silent

What does the word 'extend' mean?

• To break

• To stretch out

• To hide

• To shorten

In the example sentence, what was the contentious issue during Monopoly?

• Who buys the first property

• Who starts the game

• Who gets to be the banker

• Who gets to be the thimble

What is the tone of the conclusion in the video?

• Angry and frustrated

• Serious and formal

• Playful and light-hearted

• Sad and melancholic

What is the purpose of the video?

• To explain the meaning and usage of 'contentious'

• To teach a new recipe

• To discuss a historical event

• To review a movie

Who is the narrator of the video?

• Sarah

• Emily

• John

• David