Certainty & Clarity
English Language: KS3, topic 4.1.2
Cert - Certainty
Words containing 'cert' generally involve the idea of certainty or surety.
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Certain
- If something is certain, it's definitely true or you're absolutely sure of it.
- Example: Matt was certain he had lost his wallet in the restaurant.
- Alternative: Matt was sure he had lost his wallet in the restaurant.
Ascertain
- To ascertain mean to find out something for certain.
- Example: Ellen used scales to ascertain the weight.
- Alternative: Ellen used scales to find out the exact weight.
Certify
- To certify something means to confirm that it's true or valid.
- Example: You must certify the document before it goes to court.
- Alternative: You must validate the document before it goes to court.
Clar - Clear
Words containing 'clar' generally mean being clear.
Declare
- To declare means to say something clearly.
- Example: The leader declared war on the enemies.
- Alternative: The leader announced war on the enemies.
Clarify
- To clarify means to make clear.
- Example: Can you clarify what you meant by that comment?
- Alternative: Can you make clear what you meant by that comment?
Clarification
- Clarification is an explanation that makes something clearer or easier to understand.
- Example: George asked for clarification about his job role.
- Alternative: George asked for a clear explanation of his job role.
Test yourself on Certainty & Clarity
What does the root 'cert' give a sense of?
What does the root 'clar' generally mean?