The word derived comes from the Latin verb derivare, which means "to draw from its source." What is the meaning of derived ?

to draw or obtain from a source

Based on the root word and the suffix, which choice BEST describes the meaning of efficiency (noun)?

the state or quality of being efficient

the process of wasting time and resources

the state or quality of being ineffective

Based on the root word and the suffix, which choice BEST describes the meaning of respectable?

worthy of respect or admiration

unworthy of admiration or respect

deserving of disrespect or disdain

The word epidemic comes from the Greek words epi-, meaning "among" or "upon," and demos, meaning "people" or "district." Based on this information, a disease is considered an epidemic when __________.

it spreads among or upon a large number of people or within a specific district

it affects only a small number of people

it is caused by a specific virus

The word displace contains the Latin prefix dis, which means "apart" or "away." What does displace mean?

to move or remove something from its usual or proper position

to place something in its usual or proper position

to keep something in its usual or proper position

to change the position of something without removing it

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RI.8.4, L.5.4B, RF.4.3A

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The word conversely includes a Latin root vers meaning "turn." What does conversely mean as it is used in this sentence?

in a random way

in an opposite or reverse way

in a straightforward way

in a similar way

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on the root word dec, a decade is

a period of twenty years

a period of five years

a period of one year

a period of ten years

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Remorse includes a Latin root meaning "hurt." What does remorse mean ?

Regret or guilt for a past action.

Excitement or enthusiasm for a past action.

Indifference or apathy towards a past action.

Joy or happiness for a past action.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Vocabulary : What does secure mean?

Protected or free from danger, harm, or risk

Unsafe or prone to danger, harm, or risk

Unprotected or at risk of danger, harm, or risk

Exposed or vulnerable to danger, harm, or risk

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Vocabulary : What does calamity mean?

a minor inconvenience or annoyance

a fortunate event or a great success

a disastrous event or a great misfortune

a natural phenomenon or occurrence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Vocabulary : what does invigorating mean?

to make tired or weak

to cause illness or fatigue

to reduce energy levels

to give strength or energy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Vocabulary : what does misguided mean?

having or showing no judgment or reasoning

having or showing excessive judgment or reasoning

having or showing correct judgment or reasoning

having or showing faulty judgment or reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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NC Check In Nov 3rd

21 questions

The word conversely includes a Latin root vers meaning "turn." What does conversely mean as it is used in this sentence?

Based on the root word dec, a decade is

Remorse includes a Latin root meaning "hurt." What does remorse mean ?

Vocabulary : What does secure mean?

Vocabulary : What does calamity mean?

Vocabulary : what does invigorating mean?

Vocabulary : what does misguided mean?

Vocabulary : what does extraction mean?

Based on the prefix and the word root, what is the meaning of dissimilar?

Based on the root word and the suffix, what is the meaning of deceptive?

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