Mal- root word lesson

Mal- root word lesson

Multiple Choice

The child had a __________ that gave him a fever and a sore throat.

• malady

• dismal

• malefactor

Poll

Which malefactor is your favorite villan?

• Joker

• Darth Vader

• Venom

• Thanos

Multiple Choice

She was frightened because of the ______________ in his eyes. He looked like he wanted to destroy everything in his path.

• malefactor

• malaria

• malice

Multiple Choice

Mosquitoes carry a disease called _________________ and can make people extremely sick, so make sure you use bug spray when you go out.

• malaria

• malefactor

• malice

Multiple Choice

The governor was charged with _________________ because he lied about his role in the scandal.

• malodorous

• malfeasance

• malificent

Poll

Which items would be considered malodorous?

• garbage pit

• flowers

• baby food

• burning paper

• rotten eggs

Multiple Choice

She went to the doctor to discover if her illness was _____________ or benign.

• malice

• malnourished

• malignant

Open Ended

Name something you should eat to keep yourself from being malnourished.