Question

5b: choose two
directions: choose two words that best explain or define the bold root word.

1. dictate a. speak b. ignore c. say d. respond
2. contradict a. opposite b. different c. agree d. same
3. edict a. optional b. required c. forced d. voluntary
4. autobiography a. fiction b. fantasy c. nonfiction d. self - written
5. telegram a. e - mail b. message c. wire d. computer
6. calligraphy a. fancy b. plain c. straight d. decorative
7. graphic a. unclear b. detailed c. vivid d. vague
8. inscription a. pencil b. temporary c. etched d. engraving
9. transcript a. record b. written c. audio d. verbal
10. prescription a. medicine b. directions c. entertain d. spoken

Explanation:

1. "Dictate" means to speak something for someone else to write down. So "speak" and "say" are appropriate.
2. "Contradict" implies being in opposition or saying something different. So "opposite" and "different" are correct.
3. An "edict" is an official order or proclamation, which is required or forced. So "required" and "forced" fit.
4. An "autobiography" is a self - written account of one's life, which is non - fiction. So "nonfiction" and "self - written" are right.
5. A "telegram" is a type of message sent by wire in the past. So "message" and "wire" are relevant.
6. "Calligraphy" is decorative handwriting. So "fancy" and "decorative" are suitable.
7. "Graphic" can mean detailed or vivid in description. So "detailed" and "vivid" are correct.
8. An "inscription" is something etched or engraved. So "etched" and "engraving" are appropriate.
9. A "transcript" is a written record. So "record" and "written" are right.
10. A "prescription" can refer to directions for medicine. So "medicine" and "directions" are correct.

Answer:

1. A. speak, C. say
2. A. opposite, B. different
3. B. required, C. forced
4. C. nonfiction, D. self - written
5. B. message, C. wire
6. A. fancy, D. decorative
7. B. detailed, C. vivid
8. C. etched, D. engraving
9. A. record, B. written
10. A. medicine, B. directions