English Language Arts Quiz

What is the meaning of the root 'ant, anti'?

• against, opposed to, preventative

• water

• to hear

• self

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.RI.1.4

What is the meaning of the root 'aqua'?

• against, opposed to, preventative

• water

• to hear

• self

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What is the meaning of the root 'aud'?

• against, opposed to, preventative

• water

• to hear

• self

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.RI.1.4

What is the meaning of the root 'auto'?

• against, opposed to, preventative

• water

• to hear

• self

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CCSS.RI.1.4

What is the meaning of the root 'bio'?

• against, opposed to, preventative

• life

• to hear

• self

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

The word "benevolent" is derived from the Latin words 'bene' (good) and 'volent' (wishing). What does "benevolent" mean as used in this context: "The benevolent king donated large sums to charity"?

• Vengeful

• Selfish

• Kind-hearted

• Dishonest

Answer explanation

Option C: This answer is correct. Benevolent means "kind-hearted" or "wishing good," which aligns with the king's charitable actions.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4

"Sustainable" originates from the Latin 'sustinere', which means to hold up. What does "sustainable" mean in the sentence: "They advocated for sustainable practices"?

• Harmful

• Short-term

• Maintainable

• Expensive

Answer explanation

Option C: This answer is correct. Sustainable means "maintainable" over the long term, as it holds up without causing harm.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4

Malevolent" is derived from the Latin words 'mal' (bad) and 'volent' (wishing). What does "malevolent" mean in the sentence: "He had a malevolent glare"?

• Kind

• Indifferent

• Hostile

• Confused

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4

"Voracious" originates from the Latin word 'vorare', meaning to devour. What does "voracious" mean in the sentence: "He is a voracious reader"?

• Lazy

• Insatiable

• Reluctant

• Satisfied

Answer explanation

Option B: This answer is correct. Voracious means "insatiable" or having an unquenchable appetite, in this case for reading.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4

Volatile" comes from the Latin word 'volatilis', meaning flying or fleeting. What does "volatile" mean in the sentence: "The situation was volatile"?

• Stable

• Unpredictable

• Fixed

• High-energy

Answer explanation

Option B: This answer is correct. Volatile means "unpredictable" or "liable to change rapidly," fitting the context of an unstable situation.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4