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Week 12 Root Words Quiz

Authored by Becca Lee

English

12th Grade

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Week 12 Root Words Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

1. Bridget broke up the heated conversation about who was to blame by INTERUPPTING them and suggesting they go for ice cream in order to stop the argument. What words in this sentence provide the best definition for the root RUPT?

broke up

heated conversation

suggesting

stop

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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2. Long before cell phones, ROTARY phones were used to make phone calls. Based on your knowledge of root words and/or the image below, why are they called ROTARY phones?

because the phone was invented by Thomas Rotar

because of the distinct color of the phones

because of the sound quality produced through the line

because of the turning movement used to dial the number

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

3. I am so EMPATHIC that whenever I see anyone cry, I cry too! Based on this sentence, EMPATHIC means?

serious

respectful

emotional

understanding

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

4. He went to the greenhouse in search of a plant that is ALBIFLOROUS. Based on your knowledge of root words, what type of plant is he looking for?

a plant that blooms every year

a plant that blooms only once

a plant with large blooms

a plant with white blooms

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

5. Drew was more of an AMBIVERT; he wasn't as outgoing as his younger sister, but he wasn't as reserved as his parents either. In this sentence, AMBIVERT means?

balanced

odd-ball

similar to

unlike

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

6. An AGONARCH is just another name for someone who acts as a judge or overseer at a public celebration or tournament. What word in this sentence provide the best definition for the root AGON?

judge

public

celebration

tournament

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

7. After committing the GRAVE crime, the criminal was sentenced to death by hanging. In this sentence, GRAVE means?

unforgivable

serious

impulsive

unprovoked

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