Quiz: Understanding the Word "Capitulate"

Test your knowledge on the word 'Capitulate'. Answer the following questions to learn more about its origins and meaning.

Word Breakdown

Which Latin word is capitulate derived from?

• A) Caput
• B) Capitulum
• C) Capitale
• D) Capitis

Meaning of 'Capitulate'

What does 'capitulate' mean in modern English?

• A) To negotiate terms of a peace treaty
• B) To surrender or give in under pressure
• C) To write a detailed report
• D) To argue persistently

Etymological Connection

What does capitulum mean?

• A) Small head
• B) Large body
• C) A type of negotiation
• D) A set of rules

Evolution of Meaning

Originally, 'capitulate' meant:

• A) Organizing terms of surrender into sections (chapters)
• B) Writing a treaty without conflict
• C) Giving up without any discussion
• D) Planning for future resistance

Which of these sentences correctly uses the word 'capitulate'?

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• A) The army refused to capitulate and fought until the last man.
• B) After a long negotiation, the enemy forces finally capitulated to our demands.
• C) She capitulated the paper before submitting it to the teacher.
• D) The dog capitulated happily at the park.

True or False

The word capitulate originally referred to a form of surrender that involved breaking down terms into separate 'chapters' or sections.

• A) True
• B) False

Synonym Identification

Which word is closest in meaning to 'capitulate'?

• A) Resist
• B) Yield
• C) Argue
• D) Conquer

Fill in the Blank

After a long battle, the opposing army finally ________, agreeing to the terms set by the victors.

• A) capitulated
• B) resisted
• C) argued
• D) conquered

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