Word Study - Roots sens and grad

Which words are nouns (n.)?

• gradually

• graduate

• graduation

• sensation

• sensational

Which words are adjectives (adj.)?

• sensational

• senseless

• sensible

• graduation

• sensitive

Which words are adverbs (adv.)?

• graduation

• sensitive

• sensational

• gradually

Which words are verbs (v.)?

• sensation

• senseless

• graduate

• gradually

Do the words sensible and senseless have the same root?

• yes

• No

What is the meaning of sensible?

• Not showing good sense

• Showing good sense

• Having 5 senses

• Having a good sense of smell

What is the meaning of senseless?

• Having less money

• Showing good sense

• Not showing good sense

• Having a good idea

Since they have the same root, why don’t they have the same meaning? The ______ gives only a part of the meaning.

Which word means to complete all the steps of schooling?

• graduate

• gradually

• grade

• grow

Which word means to move a person to action?

• Motel

• Monster

• Motivate

• Move