Root Word Unit 1 Vocabulary

The word duo means

• four

• three

• two

• one

A musical group considers itself a QUINTET when it has

• three members

• five members

• six members

• nine members

A small child learns to ride a TRICYCLE because

• Training wheels are necessary for a small child

• It is easier to balance on three wheels

• The root --TRI-- means to try hard when learning something new

• A bicycle would be too easy for her to ride

The BEST explanation for why some schools require students to wear UNIFORMS is

• They don't want students to express themselves

• They want to create one community of learners

• The students can't be bothered to shop for clothes

• They want students to save money on clothes

The root unus means

• one

• two

• three

• four

The root --URBS--means city. The best definition of the nonsense word TRIURBS would be

• Twin cities

• Two cities

• All cities

• Three cities

The root --FRATER--means brother. The best definition of the nonsense word QUATTORFRATER would be

• Four times

• Five times

• Four brothers

• Five brothers

The root sex means

• five

• six

• seven

• eight

The root quinque means

• five

• six

• one

• three

The root --MANUS--means hand. The best definition of the nonsense word SEXMANUS would be

• Seven fingers

• Six hands

• Six feet

• Ten hands and feet