B. WORD STUDY: The Latin prefix ex- means “out,” or “out from within.” Add the prefix to create a new word. Use the new word in a sentence.
ex- + tinct = ____________
ex- + cept = ____________
CONCEPT VOCABULARY AND WORD STUDY
Ban the Ban! / Soda’s a Problem but . . .
SidneyAnne Stone / Karin Klein
WORD LIST
implemented intentions mandates dictate intervene exemption
A. DIRECTIONS: In each of the following items, think about the meaning of the italicized word or phrase, and then answer the question.
If a mayor mandates that all citizens be off the streets at a certain time, is he or she making a command or a request? Explain your answer.
What is another word or phrase that can be used to describe someone who has great intentions?
If a school implemented changes in their school’s dress code, has the school carried out the changes, or have they only planned them? Explain your answer.
If Rita tries to dictate how her sister Annelle spends her money, is she trying to control what Annelle spends her money on? Explain your answer.
ex- + ert = ____________
ex- + port = ____________
If a person were to intervene during an argument between two people, is that person taking a side in the argument? Explain your answer.
In the event of a military draft in the U.S., all male citizens age 18 and older could be drafted. There is an exemption for ministers and certain elected officials. Can ministers be drafted?