Believing & Thinking
English Language: KS3, topic 4.1.4
Cred
Words containing 'cred' generally relate to believing.
Credible
- If something is credible, it is believable or trustworthy.
- Example: You should only use credible sources for your assignment.
- Alternative: You should only use trustworthy sources for your assignment.
Incredible
- Something that's incredible is unbelievable.
- Example: The view from our hotel room was just incredible.
- Alternative: The view from our hotel room was unbelievable.
Incredulous
- Someone who is incredulous can't believe something.
- Example: Molly was incredulous that Georgia was late for her exam.
- Alternative: Molly could not believe that Georgia was late for her exam.
Credibly
- Something done credibly is done in a believable way.
- Example: The journalists reported credibly on the events of the Watergate scandal.
- Alternative: The journalists reported trustworthily on the events of the Watergate scandal.
Put - Think
Words containing 'put' generally express the idea of thinking.
Computer
- A computer is a 'thinking' machine. Computers store and organise information and carry out calculations, like a brain.
- Example: All Hugo wanted was a new computer for Christmas.
Dispute
- To dispute is to question what someone thinks.
- Example: Jack disputed the claim that Spain is the best holiday destination.
- Alternative: Jack disagreed with the claim that Spain is the best holiday destination.
Input
- To input is to contribute your thoughts.
- Example: Florence used her knowledge of animals to input into the discussion.
- Alternative: Florence used her knowledge of animals to contribute to the discussion.
Test yourself on Believing & Thinking
In which of these sentences is the word 'incredible' used correctly?
What do words containing 'cred' generally relate to?
What does the root word 'put' generally relate to?