Root Words - pro, somn/sopor, umbr, sacr/secr/sanct,

This root/word part is used to mean "shade" or "shadow"

• pro-

• somn/sopor

• sacr/secr/sanct

• umbr

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

This root/word part is used to mean "holy" or "sacred"

• somn/sopor

• pro-

• -oid

• sacr/secr/sanct

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

This root/word part is used to mean "forward," "forth," or "in public"

• pro-

• -oid

• sacr/secr/sanct

• umbr

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

This root/word part is used to mean "sleep"

• pro-

• somn/sopor

• sacr/secr/sanct

• umbr

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word most likely refers to the shade or shadow cast by trees?

• umbrage

• insomnia

• sanctify

• proclaim

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word most likely means the in great quantity or abundance?

• umbrage

• insomnia

• sanctify

• profuse

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word most likely means the inability to sleep?

• umbrage

• insomnia

• sanctuary

• profuse

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word most likely means a place of refuge or safety?

• umbrage

• insomnia

• sanctuary

• profuse

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the word "somnolent" most likely mean in this sentence (use context clues & knowledge of word parts):

After feeding him, Kristin held her breath as she gently placed the somnolent baby in his crib.

• noticeably below average in size

• sleepy or drowsy

• excitable or easily startled

• offensive or annoying

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "desecrate" most likely mean in this sentence (use context clues & knowledge of word parts):

Having a party in a cemetery at night is one way to desecrate the resting place of the dead.

• to make or declare a place or object as sacred

• to destroy or wipe out completely

• to make legally incapable or ineligible

• to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D