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.

https://quizlet.com/_7fwrls

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