GRAMMAR
GALLERY
ACADEMIC VOCABULARY FOCUS: assume
 After her father’s death on February 6, 1952,
Princess Elizabeth assumed the position of Queen of
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland. In 2015, she made history as the longest
reigning monarch in British history, surpassing Queen
Victoria who ruled for 63 years.
Word
assume
Part of Speech
verb
Meaning
1) to put on or wear;
2) to undertake as a
responsibility; 3) to
take for granted
Word History
assume comes from the
Latin assumere or
adsumere (to take up, take
besides, take to oneself)
Other Forms
assumption, assumer
(noun); assumable,
assumed, assuming
(adj)
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Choose one meaning of this word
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Name other words that mean
about the same thing.
assume
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Name other words that have
the opposite meaning.
Write a sentence or question
that includes this word.
Figurative Language
Hope for the best, but assume the worst means you should have a positive
or hopeful attitude, but plan for something to go wrong. After my son came
down with the flu, I bought medicine for my daughter. I hoped for the best, but
assumed the worst. What did this mother hope for? What did she assume?
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