Weekly Quiz Bowl 12/11=12/15

What is the meaning of the root word -phon?

• color
• shape
• movement
• sound or voice

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is the meaning of the root word -graph?

• to write

• to swim
• to cook
• to run

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is the meaning of the root word -meter?

• measurement or measuring device
• temperature
• color
• weight

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is the meaning of the root word auto-?

• self or same
• big
• fast
• different

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is the meaning of the root word vers/vert-?

• To turn or change direction
• To sleep or rest
• To jump or leap
• To run or sprint

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is the meaning of the root astro-

• star or celestial
• water or ocean
• earth or planet
• biology or life

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is the meaning of the root fract-

• To hide or to conceal
• To build or to construct
• To mend or to repair
• To break apart

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is the meaning of the root cred-

• Love or affection
• Fear or dread
• Trust or believe
• Anger or frustration

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is the meaning of the root inter-

• inside
• outside
• above
• between or among

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is a homophone?

• words that are spelled the same but have a different meaning or pronunciation.

• words that are meant to cause confusion or humor

• words that sound the same

• a type of word play that has a different meaning than what is said.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A