STEM 6 Root Word Quiz 1

The definition of the root chronos- is...

• time

• place

• order

• shape

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The definition of one of your roots is..."within or among". Select the correct answer below.

• chronos-

• -port

• super-

• inter-

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

For the following definition, please write the root below. Definition-above, over, beyond

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Please write 2 words that contain the root -port and explain how each incorporates the definition of the root in the definition of the complete word. For example, the word intersection contains the root inter-. The root inter- means within or among. Therefore, intersection means the middle or place where two sections of road meet. **Use this structure for your response.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Choose which one of the following words does NOT belong based on the definition of the root provided (meaning the root's definition and the definition of the word do not match). Root= -port

• teleport

• portion

• seaport

• airport

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Determine which of the following words does NOT belong based on the definition of the root and the definition of the word. Root= super-

• superhero

• superfluous

• supper

• supercilious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

For the last question, you must design a superhero or villain that represents one of your root words (chronos-, -port, inter-, or super-). You must label the superhero according to their powers and abilities. You will complete this question on a separate sheet of paper (this will be provided). The root that your superhero is representing should be clear and obvious. Please indicate by checking the box below, which root your superhero is inspired by.

• chronos-

• -port

• super-

• inter-

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B