Unit 2 Root Words Mater, Matr, Pater, Patri

What do the roots "mater" and "matr" mean?

• brother

• mother

• sister

• father

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

What do the roots "pater" and "patr" mean?

• parents

• father

• brother

• sister

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

Which best describes a matronly person?

• an older man who works as a chef

• a little girl who likes to play with dolls

• an older lady with dated or out-of-style clothing and hair.

• a beautiful, young lady

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which best describes a paternal person?

• a son who enjoys playing with his brother

• a mother who takes care of her husband.

• a man who shows kindness and understanding to a child

• a sister who helps with household chores

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which item is most closely related to matrimony?

• a wedding band

• a sweetheart's birthday

• an engagement ring

• high school graduation

If a matriarch is head of household, where might she sit?

• along the side of the table

• on the sofa

• on a chair next to the table

• at the head of the table

If the grandfather is head of the household, what do we call him?

• patriarch

• matriarch

• expatriate

• maternal

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

If someone has maternal instincts, he/she is said to act

• like a brother

• like a mother

• like a teacher

• like a nurse

Where might an expatriated American live?

• in Alaska

• in America

• in Mexico

• on the west coast of America

Which activity is NOT patriotic?

• celebrating July 4th

• taking the day off work on Thanksgiving

• wearing red, white, and blue on July 4th

• joining the U.S. Air Force