Ch 2.1: Unit 5

Let's explore words that are all about 'throwing' things, whether it's an idea, an object, or even a person into a situation!

Key Words

📝Example Usage:

• Because the new park was adjacent to the library, it became a popular spot for students to read outside.
• To test the new software, the developers will subject it to a series of challenging tasks to find any bugs.

From ancient Greek, these roots also mean 'to throw,' but they often relate to throwing ideas or meanings together.

Key Words

📝Example Usage:

• When the class heard the coach's parable about the persistent turtle, they understood the importance of never giving up.
• The team captain held up the championship trophy to symbolize their hard-won victory.

Ready to step into some new words? The root 'pass' is all about spreading out or taking a step forward.

Key Words

📝Example Usage:

• The final exam will encompass all the topics we have studied this semester, from the first chapter to the last.
• While my first attempt at baking a cake was passable, I knew I could do much better with more practice.

Let's 'hang out' with some words that come from roots meaning 'to hang' or 'to weigh'!

Key Words

📝Example Usage:

• The teacher told us to check the book's appendix for a list of helpful formulas and charts.
• The principal had to suspend the school talent show rehearsals until the stage was properly repaired.