Question

first, identify the root in each word. then, make an inference on what the word could mean based on the other part of the word/your familiarity with it. it is okay if your guess is not totally accurate - but try your best!

word\troot\tinference
zoology\tology\texplanations based on science
commemorate\tmm\t

sociology\tology\t

omniscient\tsci\t

mnemonic
examples: pemdas, homes, nesw\t\t

unconscionable\tsci\t

reminisce\tmem\t

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each word by identifying the root and inferring meaning:

1. zoology

• Root: -ology (study of) + zoo- (animal)
• Inference: Study of animals (since -ology means “study of” and zoo- relates to animals).

2. commemorate

• Root: mem- (remember) (from Latin memor = remember)
• Inference: To do something (like a ceremony) to remember an event/person.

3. sociology

• Root: -ology (study of) + socio- (society)
• Inference: Study of society (groups, social behavior, etc.).

4. omniscient

• Root: omni- (all) + -scient (knowing, from scire = to know)
• Inference: Knowing everything (since omni- = all, -scient = knowing).

5. mnemonic

• Root: mnem- (memory, from Greek mnēmōn = mindful)
• Inference: A tool (like a phrase) to help remember (e.g., “HOMES” for Great Lakes).

6. unconscionable

• Root: -sci- (know, from scire) + prefixes un- (not) + con- (with)
• Inference: Not guided by conscience (morally wrong, beyond what is reasonable).

7. reminisce

• Root: mem- (remember) (from Latin memorari = to remember)
• Inference: To recall past memories (e.g., “reminisce about childhood”).

Final Table (Completed)

WORD	ROOT	INFERENCE
commemorate	mem-	To honor/remember (an event, person) with a ceremony/action.
sociology	-ology + socio-	Study of human society, social groups, and behavior.
omniscient	omni- + -scient	Having complete knowledge (knowing everything).
mnemonic	mnem-	A device (phrase, rhyme) to aid memory (e.g., “PEMDAS” for math order).
unconscionable	-sci- (with un-, con-)	Morally wrong; not guided by conscience (excessive/unreasonable).
reminisce	mem-	To recall/reflect on past memories (share stories from the past).

(Note: For roots, some words have combined roots/prefixes. The key is to connect the root’s meaning to the word’s context.)

Answer:

To solve this, we analyze each word by identifying the root and inferring meaning:

1. zoology

• Root: -ology (study of) + zoo- (animal)
• Inference: Study of animals (since -ology means “study of” and zoo- relates to animals).

2. commemorate

• Root: mem- (remember) (from Latin memor = remember)
• Inference: To do something (like a ceremony) to remember an event/person.

3. sociology

• Root: -ology (study of) + socio- (society)
• Inference: Study of society (groups, social behavior, etc.).

4. omniscient

• Root: omni- (all) + -scient (knowing, from scire = to know)
• Inference: Knowing everything (since omni- = all, -scient = knowing).

5. mnemonic

• Root: mnem- (memory, from Greek mnēmōn = mindful)
• Inference: A tool (like a phrase) to help remember (e.g., “HOMES” for Great Lakes).

6. unconscionable

• Root: -sci- (know, from scire) + prefixes un- (not) + con- (with)
• Inference: Not guided by conscience (morally wrong, beyond what is reasonable).

7. reminisce

• Root: mem- (remember) (from Latin memorari = to remember)
• Inference: To recall past memories (e.g., “reminisce about childhood”).

Final Table (Completed)

WORD	ROOT	INFERENCE
commemorate	mem-	To honor/remember (an event, person) with a ceremony/action.
sociology	-ology + socio-	Study of human society, social groups, and behavior.
omniscient	omni- + -scient	Having complete knowledge (knowing everything).
mnemonic	mnem-	A device (phrase, rhyme) to aid memory (e.g., “PEMDAS” for math order).
unconscionable	-sci- (with un-, con-)	Morally wrong; not guided by conscience (excessive/unreasonable).
reminisce	mem-	To recall/reflect on past memories (share stories from the past).

(Note: For roots, some words have combined roots/prefixes. The key is to connect the root’s meaning to the word’s context.)