Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct meaning for the root given below.

Act as in active

  1. Against

  2. Do

  3. On

  4. Over
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The root 'act-' comes from Latin 'agere' meaning 'to do' or 'to drive'. In 'active', it means doing something or being in action. 'Against' would be 'contra-', 'on' would relate to position, and 'over' would be 'super-' or 'over-'.

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