Salutations, word lovers! How much of the English language did you unlock this week? Answer the following questions and review the answers on your own or with a friend, teacher, or tutor.
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WORD MATCH
Match each number of each word to the matching phrase. One word has no matching phrase.
1. serendipity | 2. inflection | 3. preceding | 4. timorous | 5. paramount | 6. adverse
________ Previous or prior
________ A turning, curving, or changing
________ Unfavorable or unfriendly
________ Full of fear
________ How fortunate and unexpected!
QUOTE MATCH
Complete each quote using the words from the word bank.
1. serendipity | 2. inflection | 3.timorous | 4. paramount | 5. adverse
“Always attack. Even in defense, attack. The attacking arm possesses the initiative and thus commands the action. To attack makes men brave; to defend makes them ________.” —Steven Pressfield
“Risk-taking, trust, and ________ are key ingredients of joy. Without risk, nothing new ever happens. Without trust, fear creeps in. Without ________, there are no surprises.” —Rita Gelman
“Under ________ conditions, some people break down, some break records.” —Shiv Khera
“The ________ point at which we have arrived is one in which we are increasingly seizing the keys to all creation, as astounding as that might seem.” —Joel Garreau
“The temptation to take the easy road is always there. It is as easy as staying in bed in the morning and sleeping in. But discipline is ________ to ultimate success and victory for any leader and any team.” —Jocko Willink
ROOT QUIZ
For each of the following words, fill in the meaning of each prefix, suffix, and base.
IN- (in) + FLECT- (________) + -ION (act or state)
TIM- (________) + -OR (state of) + -OUS (________)
AD- (towards) + VERS- (________)
PER- (________) + A- (on) + MOUNT- (________)
PRE- (________) + CED- (________) + -ING (act or state)
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WEEKLY QUIZ ANSWERS
WORD MATCH
1. serendipity | 2. inflection | 3. preceding | 4. timorous | 5. paramount | 6. adverse
____3___ Previous or prior
____2___ A turning, curving, or changing
____6___ Unfavorable or unfriendly
____4___ Full of fear
____1___ How fortunate and unexpected!
QUOTE MATCH
“Always attack. Even in defense, attack. The attacking arm possesses the initiative and thus commands the action. To attack makes men brave; to defend makes them timorous.” —Steven Pressfield
“Risk-taking, trust, and serendipity are key ingredients of joy. Without risk, nothing new ever happens. Without trust, fear creeps in. Without serendipity, there are no surprises.” —Rita Gelman
“Under adverse conditions, some people break down, some break records.” —Shiv Khera
“The inflection point at which we have arrived is one in which we are increasingly seizing the keys to all creation, as astounding as that might seem.” —Joel Garreau
“The temptation to take the easy road is always there. It is as easy as staying in bed in the morning and sleeping in. But discipline is paramount to ultimate success and victory for any leader and any team.” —Jocko Willink
ROOT QUIZ
IN- (in) + FLECT- (to bend) + -ION (act or state)
TIM- (fear) + -OR (state of) + -OUS (full of)
AD- (towards) + VERS- (turn)
PER- (fully) + A- (on) + MOUNT- (mountain)
PRE- (before) + CED- (go) + -ING (act or state)
“We must believe in the power and strength of our words. Our words can change the world.” —Malala Yousafzai