Week 12 Root Words Quiz

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

• serious

• respectful

• emotional

• understanding

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

• unforgivable

• serious

• impulsive

• unprovoked

8. The accused politician felt he should DISPEL a couple of rumors that he heard about himself. In this sentence, DISPEL means?

• ask questions about

• avoid talking about

• explain in detail

• move away from

9. Because of her loyalty and achievements within the company, it was only natural for her to be given a PROMOTION. In this sentence and based upon your knowledge of root words, PROMOTION means?

• a raise

• an award

• an advancement

• a job

10. Because a BENEFICIARY receives something good from someone who has passed away, such as inheritance money, homes, or land, it is a very important choice to make. What words in this sentence provide the best definition for the root BENE?

• something good

• passed away

• inheritance money

• important choice