Root word

The Latin root luc/lum/lus means light. A lucid argument is

• a) very clear and understandable.

• b) loosely held together.

• c) illogical.

• d) one that blames others.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The Latin root qui means quiet. A quiescent place is

• a) very isolated.

• b) very chaotic.

• c) very dangerous.

• d) very still and restful.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The Latin root am means love. An amiable person is

• a) talkative.

• b) truthful.

• c) well educated.

• d) friendly, good natured.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The Latin root plac means to please. A complacent person is one who

• a) makes frequent mistakes.

• b) is argumentative.

• c) is self-satisfied.

• d) is known to tell frequent lies.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The Greek word auto means self. To have autonomy means to

• a) have a lot of money.

• b) be independent.

• c) have courage.

• d) have strong opinions.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The Greek root pas/pat/path means feeling, suffering, disease. To have empathy is to

• a) give to others.

• b) have a love for others.

• c) identify with the feelings of others.

• d) be similar to others.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The Greek root pseudo means false, fake. The root nom/nym means name. A pseudonym is

• a) a false name.

• b) an ancient god or deity.

• c) a harsh sound.

• d) a long and boring speech

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The Greek root phil means love and the root anthro/andro means human. Philanthropy is

• a) the love of humankind.

• b) a preference for something in particular.

• c) using force to control others.

• d) spreading unkind rumors.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B