RUPT Quiz

What does the Greek root 'rupt' mean?

• break or burst

• expand or grow

• connect or join

• heal or mend

Which English word is derived from the Greek root 'rupt' and means to break or burst suddenly?

• ruptible

• rupture

• erupt

• rupturely

What is the meaning of the word 'rupture'?

• mend or repair

• shrink or decrease

• break or burst suddenly

• expand or grow

Which word is formed by adding the prefix 'ab-' to the word 'rupture'?

• abrupture

• abrupt

• abruptive

• abruptness

What is the meaning of the word 'erupt'?

• To shrink or contract

• To remain calm and still

• To evaporate or disappear

• To burst forth or explode

Which word is formed by adding the prefix 'dis-' to the word 'rupt'?

• disrupted

• disrupt

• disruptor

• disruptive

What is the meaning of the word 'ruptible'?

• incapable of being broken or damaged

• capable of being broken or damaged

• not susceptible to damage

• able to repair itself

Which word is formed by adding the suffix '-ure' to the word 'rupt'?

• ruptured

• rupture

• rupturee

• rapture

What is the meaning of the word 'corrupt'?

• Act dishonestly or engage in illegal activities

• To act ethically and morally

• To follow the law and regulations

• To be pure and honest

Which word is formed by adding the prefix 'in-' to the word 'ruptible'?

• unruptible

• nonruptible

• disruptible

• inruptible