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.
ex- + ert = ____________
ex- + port = ____________
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.
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?