Question

question 1
contradict (v.) comes from the root word dic, dict, dit meaning to speak and is defined as to speak against something. what is the prefix in contradict?
o a in, im
o b ict, it
o c contra, contro, counter
o d cn, com, con
question 2
directions: match the root word with its correct definition.
column a

1. cred
2. ab
3. culp
4. dol
5. contra, contro, counter
6. dorm
7. chrom
8. bi, bin

column b
a. grieve
b. trust
c. color
d. against
e. two
f. sleep
g. fault, blame
h. from, away, apart

Explanation:

1. The prefix "contra -", "contro -", "counter -" means "against", which is why "contradict" means to speak against something.
2. For the root - word matching:

• "Cred" means "trust", as in "credible" (worthy of trust).
• "Ab -" means "from, away, apart", like in "abduct" (lead away).
• "Culp" means "fault, blame", as in "culpable" (deserving blame).
• "Dol" means "grieve", as in "dolorous" (full of grief).
• "Contra, Contro, Counter" means "against".
• "Dorm" means "sleep", as in "dormitory" (a place for sleeping).
• "Chrom" means "color", as in "chromosome" (colored - body, referring to its staining properties).
• "Bi, Bin" means "two", as in "bicycle" (two - wheels).

Answer:

Question 1: C. contra, contro, counter
Question 2:

1. b. trust
2. h. from, away, apart
3. g. fault, blame
4. a. grieve
5. d. against
6. f. sleep
7. c. color
8. e. two