Root Words
What does the root "contra" mean?
against
What does it mean to have credibility?
to be trustworthy and believable
What is "correspondence?"
communication written in letter or email form
Who was the main character of Beowulf?
Beowulf
What is a verb?
an action word
What does the root "dyn" mean?
power/strength/energy
What is discourse?
written or spoken communication or debate
What is a resume?
a document that summarizes a person's relevant skills, education, work experience, and other qualifications to help potential employers assess their suitability for a role
Which author wrote "The Canterbury Tales?"
Geoffrey Chaucer
What is the verb in this sentence:
"I am tired."
am
What does the root "prot" mean?
first/primitive
What does it mean when someone has written a "commentary" over something else?
they have expressed their opinions or analysis on the topic
What are "soft skills"?
interpersonal skills that you help you to keep a job such as positivity, loyalty, and charisma
Middle English
What is a compound sentence?
two complete clauses linked by a FANBOYS conjunction
Ex: We were hungry, so we ate Wing Stop.
What does theroot "serv" mean?
save/keep
What is the fallacy known as "straw man?"
What is "employability?"
having a set of skills, knowledge, and ability to obtain and keep a job successfully
The Phonecians
What type of sentence is this:
I walked to the car before I checked the message.
Complex sentence
What does the root "clud" or "clus" mean?
What does the latin phrase "laissez-faire" mean?
a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course without interfering
What is professional networking?
intentionally connecting with other professionals to gain insight, knowledge, or to keep your name in good standings in the business community
What is the term for the style of verse in which The Canterbury Tales is written? Hint: 2 words, and Shakespeare also used this style in most of his works.
Iambic Pentameter
Name the punctuation mark that is used to express the omission of letters in a word or to indicate possession.
apostrophe