Root Words and Affixes

Select the correct text in the passage.

Which word in the passage contains a suffix that means "to make or render"?

Museum Curators

Museums of all types employ museum curators. A curator oversees either the whole museum or sections of it. This depends on the overall size of the museum. One of the main jobs of a curator is to find ancient objects and incredible works of art to display in the museum. Curators travel worldwide to obtain new and exciting pieces of art and history to add to the museum’s collection.

Once a new piece of art or historical object has been obtained, it needs to be displayed in the museum. A curator will work with other museum employees to design an exhibit to emphasize the importance of the piece. When a new exhibit opens, the curator may also be involved in planning and hosting public events.

• emphasize

• curator

• historical

• planning

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Using your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, answer the question.

We sat in a semicircle and watched the instructor at the front of the room.

What does the word semicircle mean in the sentence above?

• two circles

• full circle

• small circle

• half circle

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the meaning of the root word underlined within the following word: revolve

• to close

• to speak

• to roll

• to mix

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Using your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, answer the question.

The epicenter of Cary's social life was the theater.

What does the word epicenter mean in the sentence above?

• heated room

• star gazing

• large area

• focal point

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Based on the Greek or Latin roots in the names of these cities, which one of these cities is known as "the city of brotherly love"?

• Laredo

• Grand Rapids

• Philadelphia

• Los Angeles

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The prefix -a means without.

Mischa said that she was apathetic about the entire situation.

In other words, Mischa said that she

• didn't care about the entire situation.

• was against the situation.

• hated the situation.

• was not involved in the situation.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Using your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, answer the question.

In college, Brian joined a fraternity because he enjoys living with his buddies.

What does the word fraternity mean in the sentence above?

• a brotherhood

• a school for boys

• a dormitory

• an athletic center

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Read the following sentence from the passage.

"When I see something beautiful in the store, like this dress, it's irresistible to me."

In the word "irresistible," the prefix "ir–" means

• wrong

• not

• two

• again

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Earth's biosphere includes the air that people breathe, the land on which they live, the rocks that cover the land, and the water that covers much of the earth's surface.

Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what is the meaning of the word biosphere in the passage above?

• any self-regulating system

• the part of the earth where life exists

• a polluted part of the earth

• the earth's crust

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Identify the meaning of the root word underlined within the following word: temporary

• time

• move

• hand

• roll

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B