Question

Which is NOT a derivative of the root CAD?

cadence
casualty
cause

Answer 1

is it cause?

Answer 2

Well, what is the meaning of the root?

Answer 3

to fall

Answer 4

Right. So we can rule out cadence, which is "a modulation or inflection of the voice." Our voice can fall or raise in a cadence. We can also rule out casualty, because casualty is when someone falls (a.k.a. dies).

Answer 5

* a casualty

Answer 6

so the answer is cause , cause is not a derivative of cad

Answer 7

Correct

Answer 8

thank you !