Directions for the S#139-L2 True/False Sentences: This activity is NOT interactive. In the following 12 sentences, mark T or F to indicate whether the words have been used properly! If the sentence is FALSE, correct it by using the word appropriately. ANSWERS are at the bottom of the page.
The word bank for the true/false sentences are listed alphabetically. The words come from the roots NAT, TRACT and SEQU-SECU.
Abstract, Cognate, Distraction, Inconsequential, Naive, Nationality, Persecute, Portrayal, Protracted, Secondary, Sequel, Supernatural ____ 1. The brakeman examined the COGNATE on the cable car.
____ 2. Becky visited the mystic who claimed to possess SUPERNATURAL powers.
____ 3. Percy is young and NÁVE enough to enjoy believing in Santa Claus.
____ 4. Judy guessed that Olga and Olaf were of Norwegian NATIONALITY.
____ 5. Charlie goes to the bakery because he loves ABSTRACT chocolate and coconut.
____ 6. Denise keeps a PORTRAYAL of her grandmother in a small frame on her desk.
____ 7. Hoping to PROTRACT the discussion until her dad arrived, Mary just kept talking.
____ 8. Hip-hop music serves as a DISTRACTION from Matt's intense job responsibilities.
____ 9. The horse, Golden Glow, ran the entire race in the SECONDARY position.
____ 10. Rick needed a SEQUEL to his bike in order to fix the flat tire.
____ 11. The drought ceased when an INCONSEQUENTIAL amount of rain occurred last night.
____ 12. The lawyer will PERSECUTE the alleged criminal to the fullest extent of the law.
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