Word Meanings

Which common root word do all the words in the image use?

• “inc”

• “cred”

• “di”

• “red”

If “cred” means “believe,” what does “credible” mean? Choose the best answer.

• unbelievable

• believability

• believable 

• believed

In the word “incredible,” “-ible” is a

In the word “incredible,” “in-” is a

Based on the root and affixes, what is the best definition of “incredible?”

• awesome

• believed

• giant

• unbelievable

Which root word is shared by all the words in the image? Answer by completing this sentence.

All the words in the list share the root word

The root "sens” means "feel, hear, see, or perceive.” Which of these words means "able to be felt”? Choose the best answer.

• insensible

• insensitive

• sensational

• sensible

Based on the root word they share, what do meanings of all the words in the image relate to?

• music

• measurement

• speed

• temperature

Based on the sentence, which definition best describes how the word “meter” is used in this sentence:

“My dad asked me to hold the meter while he turned the dial."

• a unit of length equal to 39.37 inches

• a device used to measure

• the rhythm of music across time

• the process of determining how much postage is needed to mail a letter