2+ Words Sentences
Use 2 cred words in one (or two) sentence that actually makes sense.
Any sentence(s).
The movie was so rushed and obvious that I could ______ what would happen next.
(Not guess!)
Predict
What's the difference between a manuscript and a postscript? (define both)
Manuscript is a piece of writing when a postscript is a short bit of it after a letter.
What is the meaning of cred and scrib/script?
Cred means believe and scrib means write.
Use dictum and verdict in the same sentence (for extra 200, define both)
Dictum- A judges ruling or statement
What's the difference between a bisect and a trisect? (define both)
Bisect - to cut into two pieces
Trisect - to cut into three pieces.
What does the prefix of the words "transmit", "transect", and "transport" mean?
The prefix "trans" means sent across or just across
What's the meaning of the prefixes/suffixes -ped, man/manu, ject, and dict?
Ped = Foot/Feet
Man/Manu = Hand
Ject = Throw
Dict = Speak
What's the difference between biography and autobiography?
Biography is a book written about someones life while a autobiography is the same thing yet it's written by that very person.
Use 3 words with the same prefix (that we USED) in one sentence. ex: -in (not used)
Any words that include a prefix that we used.
Use 2 words with the same prefixes (or suffixes) in a sentence. Ex: Ped, Manu, Graph, etc.
Any sentence that uses the same prefix in 2 words.
Use 3 actions with the root word "sect" in 1 sentence.
Words used like bisect, trisect, dissect, etc.
What's the difference between interjection and injection?
Interjection - A word thrown into a sentence/convo
Injection - "throwing" medicine into the body
Break up the word "intermission" into separate parts and define each one.
What does the word overall mean?
In-ter-miss-ion
inter - between
miss - sent
ion - noun
Use the words indictment, omit, and seismograph all into one or two sentences.
For an extra 100 points (each), define each word used.
Indictment: Words spoken by a jury that charges a crime towards someone
Omit: To leave out
Seismograph: A device that writes down the movement of the earth.
What suffix makes an action someone who does it? Find the answer and find a suffix we have used.
Ex: Sing, Act, Bake, Dance (add -er or a -r)
Examples like porter, peddler, spectator, etc.
(hint: cred words used)
Incredible, creditor, and credible
What's the difference between omit and emit? (define both)
Omit- To leave out/not send
Emit-To send or give off
Break up the word "incredulous" into separate parts and define each part.
What is therefore the meaning of the word?
in-cred-u/lous
not, believe, and full of
Meaning: Doubting; unwilling or unable to believe.