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Understanding Roots in English Language

Understanding Roots in English Language

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English

7th Grade

Easy

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Saleh Mahdy

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11 Slides • 19 Questions

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What is the BEST definition of a root word in the English language?

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A root word is a word that has no meaning.
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A root word is a type of prefix or suffix.
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A root word is a synonym for a word.
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A root word is the base form of a word that holds its primary meaning.

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What does the root 'Act' mean?

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To move

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To do or drive

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To stop

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To create

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The roots 'Mov, mob, mot' signify 'to ______'.

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stop

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create

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move

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think

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The root 'aqua' means ______.

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Fire

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Earth

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Water

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Wind

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What does the root 'nav' mean in English?

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Water

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Ship

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Air

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Land

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The prefix 'Hydro' is related to which of the following?

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Fire

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Water

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Earth

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Air

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The prefix 'Mar' refers to ______.

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land

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sea

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sky

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mountain

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What does the prefix 'Ast, aster, astro' relate to?

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Earth

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Star

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High

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Water

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The prefix 'Geo' means ______.

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star

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high

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earth

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water

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The root 'Loc' means ______.

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time

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place

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person

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event

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Which of the following words is derived from the root 'Hab'?

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Annual

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Local

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Habit

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Relocate

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What does the root 'Ann, enn' refer to?

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Month

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Year

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Day

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Hour

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What does the root 'Aud' mean?

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To see

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To hear

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To speak

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To write

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The root 'Phon' relates to ______.

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light

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sound, voice

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movement

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color

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Which of the following words is an example of the root 'Sci'?

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Audience

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Telephone

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Scientist

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Auditorium

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What is the meaning of the root 'graph' or 'gram'?

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To speak

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To write, draw, record

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To listen

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To build

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Fill in the blank: The root 'logue' or 'logo' means ______.

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A) To write, draw, record

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B) Idea, word, speech, reason

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C) To build

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D) To listen

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What does the prefix 'Bio' mean?

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Small

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Life

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Large

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Water

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The prefix 'Micro' signifies ______.

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A) large

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B) life

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C) small

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D) fast

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