Argumentative Roots November 2019
Post date: Nov 5, 2019 2:53:11 PM
The Roots test for this section will be on Nov 21-22.
The following is the Quizlet for students to use to prepare for the test.
Root Word Definition Example Word(s)
1. con/contro/contr
a/counter= against con
example: controversy counter-argument
2. vert/ver = to turn
example: controversy controversial
3. pro for/on = behalf of pro
4. biblio = book
example: bibliography
5. graph/graphy = to write
example: bibliography
6. log/logos = reason, idea, or word
example: logic
7. bat = to beat or knock
example: debate
8. cred = to believe credible
example: credibility