Mal Root

What is the meaning of the mal root?

• Healthy or strong

• Happy or joyful

• Good or virtuous

• Bad or evil

Choose the word with the correct use of the root, mal-.

• Mall

• Malt

• Malicious

• Mallard

What is the origin of the mal root?

• English

• Latin

• German

• French

Which root has the opposite meaning of the root, mal-?

• happy

• good

• evil

• bene

Explain the significance of the mal root in language.

• Signifies something mediocre or average

• Signifies something bad or evil

• Signifies something good or pure

• Signifies something funny or entertaining

Choose the sentence/sentences that correctly use words with the mal- root.

• The male lion is the leader of the pride.

• The malicious hacker tried to steal sensitive information.

• The malnourished child needed immediate medical attention.

• The Germans had malice in their heart for the Jews.

How does the mal root contribute to the meaning of a word?

• It indicates something bad, evil, or wrong.

• It signifies something neutral or indifferent.

• It has no impact on the meaning of a word.

• It indicates something good, pure, or right.

Discuss the impact of words with the mal root in everyday language.

• Words with the mal root are rarely used in everyday language

• Words with the mal root often have negative connotations.

• Words with the mal root have no impact on everyday language

• Words with the mal root are always positive

Provide a synonym for a word with the mal root.

• Happy

• Lucky

• Fortunate

• Unfortunate

Which word does NOT use the root, mal-, correctly?

• malodorous

• malefactor

• malfeasance

• None, they all use the root correctly