Greek & Latin Roots & Affixes | Set 1 (9th)

Arjun is trying to use his telescope. What does the prefix 'tele-' mean in this context?

• large

• distant

• before

• after

Answer explanation

The prefix 'tele-' in this context means 'distant'. It indicates that Arjun's 'tele-' scope allows him to see things that are far away.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Aiden, Nora, and Ethan went to a science museum. They saw a large tank filled with water and different types of fish. What is the name of this tank that contains the root 'aqu-' meaning water?

• solitary

• magnify

• vibrate

• aquarium

Answer explanation

The tank that contains the root 'aqu-' meaning water is called an aquarium. It is a place where fish and other aquatic organisms are kept.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Oliver wants to 'activate' his new credit card. What is the meaning of the suffix '-ate' in the word 'activate'?

• to make

• one who does

• the result of doing

• study of

Answer explanation

The suffix '-ate' in the word 'activate' means 'to make'. It is used to indicate the action of causing something to happen or be done.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Grace is writing a letter to Kai. In the context of this action, what does the prefix 'ad-' in 'address' mean?

• not

• to or toward

• large

• away, from

Answer explanation

The prefix 'ad-' in 'address' means 'to or toward'. It indicates the direction or movement towards something.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

During a school assembly, Emma, David, and Benjamin were discussing the architecture of their school. They were trying to identify which part of the school contains the root 'aud-' meaning sound. Can you help them?

• The solitary study room

• The alternate sports hall

• The vibration lab

• The auditorium

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the auditorium because it contains the root 'aud-' meaning sound.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Oliver wants to become an 'archaeologist'. According to the meaning of the suffix '-ologist', what would be Oliver's profession?

• Being the most in his field

• One who studies a particular field

• Study of a particular field

• One who does a particular job

Answer explanation

Oliver's profession would be 'archaeologist' because the suffix '-ologist' means 'one who studies a particular field'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Noah and Evelyn are learning new words. They came across a word with the prefix 'di-'. Harper, being a language enthusiast, explained that 'di-' means?

• apart, different

• down, away, off

• large

• out of, from, former

Answer explanation

The prefix 'di-' means 'apart, different'. This is the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

During a class discussion, Henry, Isla, and Sophia were discussing the meaning of various root words. Sophia asked, 'Which word contains the root 'demo-' meaning people?'

• vibrate

• solitary

• final

• demography

Answer explanation

The word 'demography' contains the root 'demo-' meaning people. It is the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Daniel is a baker. In this context, what does the suffix '-er' in 'baker' signify?

• most

• without

• to make

• one who does

Answer explanation

The suffix '-er' in 'baker' signifies 'one who does'. It indicates that a baker is someone who engages in the activity of baking.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Aria, Avery, and Maya are learning new words. They came across the word 'ex-president'. What does the prefix 'ex-' in 'ex-president' mean?

• to make

• large

• voice, to call

• out of, from, former

Answer explanation

The prefix 'ex-' in 'ex-president' means 'out of, from, former'. It indicates that the person was previously a president but is no longer in that position.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B