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WorksheetsWord Roots Manu/Ject/Spec/Dict
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins
Can you draw the trajectory of the soccer ball that will MISS the net?
Imagine a world where Harper, David, and Mariko are learning about historical figures. They discover tales of a _____ who ruled by force, leaving people with very little control over their own lives. Who could this mysterious figure be?
dictator
dictionary
verdict
edict
The annual Horseracing Derby is just around the corner, and Angie, Harper, and Mariko are all buzzing with excitement! Most people are eagerly _____ Solo's Shadow to gallop into first place. Who do you think will win?
predict
contradict
dictate
indict
Trivia Break: Which country would you find the great wall?
In a dramatic moment, Judge Sophia read the _____ to the eagerly awaiting courtroom, where Harper and Andrew sat on the edge of their seats.
verdict
diction
edict
dictation
In a bustling town meeting, the official, accompanied by Harper and Angie, prepared to issue an _____ to explain why everyone must adhere to a new law. What did the official announce?
edict
verdict
diction
indictment
During the school debate, Agastya dramatically read the _____, which accused Harper of making a bad decision in choosing the wrong team mascot.
indictment
dictation
prediction
contradiction
Imagine David and Mariko are having a lively debate. It's important to remember that it's not polite to _____ your parents, even if you're as passionate as they are!
contradict
predict
dictate
indict
Imagine you're at a party with David and Mariko, and you notice some guests have a unique way of speaking. They differ in _____ than you.
diction
verdict
edict
dictation
Imagine you're a detective like Angie, Mariko, or David, and you've been called to serve on a jury. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to decide on a _____ in a case. What will it be?
verdict
edict
dictation
indictment
Imagine Harper and Mariko are on a quest to find the magical book that helps them pronounce words correctly and understand their meanings. What is this enchanting book called?
dictionary
dictator
verdict
edict
Draw a dictionary to put on this desk.
Imagine Harper is a super secretary! She takes _____ on a notepad or computer for her boss, so that the boss will remember what was said exactly. What is Harper doing?
dictation
prediction
indictment
contradiction
Trivia break: Where is the Taj Mahal located?
During the baseball game, Angie and Andrew decided to spice things up by organizing a "giant wave". Who were they?
spectator
spectacle
introspection
speculate
During a lively dinner at the restaurant, Mariko and David were having so much fun that they were making a _______ of themselves!
spectacle
respect
inspecting
perspective
After Agastya cleans his room, his mom will always come in and _____ it to make sure he did a good job. What does she do?
inspect
speculate
introspect
respect
Trivia break: What do you call a baby goat?
In the magical land of Enchantia, young Andrew discovered a dusty old book of spells. To his surprise, he needed to wear _____ to decipher the ancient runes. What did he put on?
spectacles
spectator
introspection
perspective
Imagine you're in the middle of a heated debate with Andrew and Mariko. It's hard to _____ about different points of view when you're so involved in the situation. What would you do?
speculate
respect
inspect
introspect
Imagine Harper and Mariko are on a quest to discover the secret to a happy family. What should they show to their parents to unlock the treasure of family harmony?
respect
spectacle
introspection
speculate
Imagine Agastya and Harper are on a quest to understand their emotions. When they think hard about why they are happy or sad, what practice are they engaging in?
introspection
spectacle
inspect
spectator
Draw a spectator!

Imagine David and Mariko are curators at a museum. They want to create a _______ exhibit that celebrates the masterpieces of legendary artists throughout history. What kind of exhibit should they plan?
retrospective
perspective
introspection
speculate
Before making important decisions, Andrew and Mariko decided to listen to someone else's _____ to gain a fresh perspective. What should they listen to?
perspective
spectacle
introspection
inspect
Imagine David, Harper, and Andrew are part of a jury in a courtroom. How would you describe them if they always think carefully before making a decision?
circumspect
spectacle
introspection
spectator
After Harper cleans her room, her mom will always come in and _______ it to make sure she did a good job. What will Harper's mom do?
spectator
inspect
introspection
spectacle
Imagine Agastya, Harper, and Gian are part of a jury. How would you describe them if they always think carefully before making a decision?
circumspect
spectacles
spectacle
introspection
Agastya and Harper are discussing what children should show to their parents. Can you help them fill in the blank? Children should show ______ to their parents.
spectacles
spectacle
respect
introspection
Agastya and Harper are visiting a museum and stumble upon a fascinating ______ exhibit that honors legendary artists from the past. What kind of exhibit is it?
spectacle
retrospective
spectacles
circumspect
Write down the answer: Tokyo is the capital of which country?

Imagine you're in a heated debate with Mariko and Andrew. It's hard to ______ about different points of view when you're right in the middle of it all!
speculate
spectacle
perspective
introspection
At the bustling restaurant, Andrew and Harper were having so much fun that they were making a ______ of themselves with their loud laughter and playful antics.
spectacle
respect
inspect
circumspect
During the baseball game, David and Mariko watched in awe as a ______ started a giant wave that rippled through the crowd.
speculate
spectator
perspective
introspection
Imagine you're Gian or Harper, and you're on a quest to understand your feelings. What are you practicing when you dive deep into why you're feeling happy or sad?
introspection
retrospective
perspective
spectacle
In the magical land of Enchantia, young Agastya discovered a dusty old book of spells. To his surprise, he needed to wear ______ to read the ancient magic words. What did Agastya put on?
circumspect
spectacles
inspect
perspective
Draw spectacles on this person.
Before making a big decision, like choosing the best ice cream flavor, Mariko and Harper always listen to someone else’s ______. What do you think they should consider?
speculate
perspective
inspect
spectacle
Imagine you're a superhero like Mariko, with the power to "emancipate"! What does this superpower allow you to do?
To set free; to lend a hand in freeing someone
Handcuffs
A treatment for the hands and nails
A handbook; a book of directions
Andrew and Mariko are playing a word game. Can you help them figure out what "manacles" are?
A handbook; a book of directions
Handcuffs
A handwritten or typed piece
To skillfully operate by hand
Imagine you're in a bustling office, and Harper is the one calling the shots. Who is Harper in this scenario?
A person who has the upper hand; in charge of someone or something
To handily or skillfully go around something
To make by hand or by machine
A treatment for the hands and nails
Hey there, quiz whizzes! Imagine Agastya and Harper are in a magical land where words come to life. What do you think a "mandate" would be in this whimsical world?
An order or command placed in one’s hands
A handwritten or typed piece
To set free; to lend a hand in freeing someone
Handcuffs
Imagine you're in a maze with Andrew and Harper, trying to find your way out. What does it mean to "maneuver" through the twists and turns?
To handily or skillfully go around something
A handbook; a book of directions
A treatment for the hands and nails
To make by hand or by machine
Trivia Break: The Liberty Bell is located in what state?
Hey there, beauty enthusiasts! Mariko and Andrew are having a debate. Can you help them out? What exactly is a "manicure"?
A treatment for the hands and nails
Handcuffs
A handbook; a book of directions
To skillfully operate by hand
In a magical world where Angie, David, Gian, and Mariko are learning new skills, what does it mean to "manipulate" something?
To skillfully operate by hand
A handwritten or typed piece
An order or command placed in one’s hands
To set free; to lend a hand in freeing someone
Trivia break: A pickle is made from what vegetable?
Trivia break: What is the aurora borealis?
Agastya and Harper are on a quest to find out: What exactly is a "manual"?
A handbook; a book of directions
Handcuffs
A treatment for the hands and nails
To make by hand or by machine
What does it mean if a ship jettisons cargo?
Hey there, curious minds! Imagine you're in a magical factory with Andrew, Agastya, and Angie. What does the word "manufacture" mean in this enchanting place?
To make by hand or by machine; to change raw material into a new product
A handwritten or typed piece
To skillfully operate by hand
An order or command placed in one’s hands
Hey Gian and Harper, can you guess what a "manuscript" is?
A handwritten or typed piece
Handcuffs
A handbook; a book of directions
To handily or skillfully go around something
Agastya and Harper stumbled upon an ancient library filled with dusty tomes. As they flipped through the pages, they found that old books sometimes use the word __________ instead of handcuffs. Can you help them solve this mystery?
emancipate
manacles
mandate
manicure
Harper and David are discussing why some products are pricier than others. Harper says, "The more expensive it is for a company to __________ a product, the more you have to pay for it." What word completes her sentence?
manipulate
manufacture
mandate
manicure
Imagine Harper is the mayor of a bustling city. To ensure everyone follows the new recycling law, she decides to create a __________. What does she create?
mandate
manager
manual
maneuver
Imagine Agastya, David, and Mariko are on a mission to __________ a group of people from the clutches of unfair laws. What heroic word completes their mission?
manipulate
emancipate
manufacture
manicure
Harper was on a mission to skillfully __________ her bike through the twisty maze of cones. Can she do it without knocking any over?
manipulate
maneuver
manufacture
mandate
Trivia Break: What is the largest ocean on earth?
Imagine David, Andrew, and Harper are budding authors. What do they create to hand over to publishing companies for revision and editing?
manuscripts
mandates
manacles
manuals
Draw a kid's face after he gets an injection!

Harper and Gian are planning a spa day! What treatment will they choose to make their hands look fresh and fabulous?
manicure
mandate
manager
manuscript
Harper and Agastya were excited to start their summer jobs, but first, they had to impress the __________ at Chick-fil-A who was in charge of hiring new workers for the season. Who was this important person?
manager
manual
mandate
maneuver
Harper just bought a new gadget and is super excited to use it! What does she need to read first to make sure she sets it up correctly and uses it properly?
manual
manuscript
mandate
manicure
Andrew and Gian were on a biking adventure when they discovered that the bike lock was rusty. Andrew had to carefully __________ it to get the lock to open. What did he do?
manipulate
manufacture
mandate
manicure
Draw a picture of what you predict tomorrow's weather will be where you live.

Old books sometimes use the word ______ instead of handcuffs.
manacles
manicure
manual
Authors create ______ to give to publishing companies to revise and edit.
manicure
manuscripts
mandate
List five words you learned that have the man/manu word root. Spelling doesn't count, do the best you can.
A ______ comes with most products that you buy to tell you how to use them properly and set them up.
mandate
manual
maneuver
A ______ is a treatment that will make the hands look fresh.
manual
emancipate
manicure
The bike lock was rusty so he had to carefully ______ it to get the lock to open.
emancipate
manipulate
manufacture
To ______ a group of people is to set them free from unfair laws or capture.
manacles
emancipate
manufacture
A town, city, state, or country creates a ______ to make sure that a law is followed.
manuscript
emancipate
mandate
The boy tried to ______ his bike carefully around the cones.
maneuver
manipulate
manufacture
The more expensive it is for a company to ______ a product the more you have to pay for it.
manipulate
maneuver
manufacture
