Chapter 3 Answer Key
Chapter 2 Review
1. The proposed law was a good one, but it didn’t pass because it had no advocate; no
senator stepped forward to speak in favor of it.2. We listened to the weather report, but the forecast was ambiguous; it was unclear
whether the day was going to be rainy or sunny.3. A benediction is a blessing; a malediction is a curse.4. Batman and Robin defeated the malefactors in Gotham City.5. Karla has a benign personality; she is not at all cruel; mean.6. The president of the student council was appalled by the complacency of his classmates;
not one of the seniors seemed to care about the activities of the council.7. Though not imposing in stature, Rashid was the most dexterous basketball player on the
court; he often beat taller competitors with his skillful management of the ball.8. King Solomon’s decision was certainly equitable; each mother would receive equal
portions of the child.9. Something that can be taken back is revocable.- Randy often becomes vociferous during arguments. He doesn’t know what he believes,
but he states it loudly nevertheless.
Roots Review
1. a-, morph- : without; change 2. ana- : without; against 3. anti- : against 4. auto- :
self
5. co- : with
6. contra- : against 7. de- : remove
8. ex- : outside
9. in- : not
magna- : great 11. mis- : wrong; bad 12. non- : not
omni- : all
peri- : around 15. post- : after 16. pre- : before 17. re- : again
sub- : under 19. super- : extra 20. trans- : across 21. bene-, vol- : good; wishes
mal- : bad
ambi- : both 24. equi- : equal 25. voc- : speak