Question

word association
circle the letter next to the word or phrase that best completes
the sentence or answers the question. pay special attention to the
word in boldface.

1. if you feel fatigue, you might

a. take a nap.
b. run three miles.
c. swim 50 laps.
d. clean up the kitchen.

1. which is a festive event?

a. a final exam
b. a terrible tragedy
c. a birthday party
d. a criminal trial

1. a good detective might conclude

a robbery case by
a. turning in her badge.
b. looking for clues.
c. having a cup of coffee.
d. arresting the thief.

1. a nomads home might be

a. an apartment.
b. a castle.
c. a tent.
d. a farmhouse.
words with latin roots
the unit word persecute comes from the latin prefix per-, meaning
\through,\ and the latin root sec or seq, which means \to follow.\
together these two word parts mean \to treat unjustly or cause to
suffer (to cause suffering to follow).\ the root sec or seq is used in the
following words:

• sequence (n.): orderly arrangement or pattern (one part following another in order)
• consecutive (adj.): proceeding in a logical order (following in order)
• consequence (n.): result or outcome (a result that follows a cause)
• consequential (adj.): important, significant (having significant results that follow)
• prosecute (v.): to take legal action against an accused person (to cause legal action

to follow)
choose two of the words from the list above. write a sentence for each
word to show you understand its meaning.
1.
2.

Explanation:

For the first part (Word Association):

• In question 1, "fatigue" means tiredness. Taking a nap (option a) is a logical response to feeling tired. Running miles (b), swimming laps (c), and cleaning (d) are more active and not typical for someone feeling fatigued.
• In question 2, a "festive" event is celebratory. A birthday party (option c) is celebratory. A final exam (a), a tragedy (b), and a criminal trial (d) are not festive.
• In question 3, a detective "concludes" a robbery case by taking the final action of arresting the thief (option d). Turning in a badge (a) is not related to solving a case. Looking for clues (b) is part of the process, not the conclusion. Having coffee (c) is irrelevant.
• In question 4, a "nomad" is a person who moves from place to place. A tent (option c) is a portable shelter suitable for a nomad. An apartment (a), castle (b), and farmhouse (d) are more permanent dwellings.

For the second part (Words with Latin Roots - writing sentences):

• For "sequence": "The teacher asked the students to put the historical events in chronological sequence." (Shows the meaning of orderly arrangement)
• For "consequence": "His carelessness led to serious consequences for the project." (Shows the meaning of result/outcome)

Answer:

1. a. take a nap
2. c. a birthday party
3. d. arresting the thief
4. c. a tent

Sentences:

1. The teacher asked the students to put the historical events in chronological sequence.
2. His carelessness led to serious consequences for the project.