8th Grade Roots and Affixes Quiz

What does the root word "present" mean?

• now

• flee

• world

• death

Answer explanation

The root word 'present' means 'now', indicating the current time or moment. Therefore, the correct choice is 'now'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of the prefix "geo"?

• father

• good

• order

• earth

Answer explanation

The prefix 'geo' means 'earth'. It is commonly used in words related to geography, geology, and the Earth's surface.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of the root word "spec"?

• flee

• death

• look

• female

Answer explanation

The root word 'spec' means 'look', as in words like 'spectacles' or 'inspect'. It is related to seeing or observing.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of the root word "tra"?

• time

• draw

• world

• against

Answer explanation

The root word 'tra' means 'draw'. In this context, it refers to the action of pulling or attracting something towards oneself.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of the prefix "foli"?

• not

• leaf

• small

• large

Answer explanation

The prefix 'foli' refers to 'leaf', indicating that it is related to leaves or foliage. Therefore, the correct meaning of the prefix 'foli' is 'leaf'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of the root word "vad"?

• self

• not

• go

• female

Answer explanation

The root word 'vad' means 'go'. It is important to understand the meanings of root words to decipher the meaning of complex words.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of the suffix "al"?

• pertaining to

• against

• self

• small

Answer explanation

The suffix 'al' typically means 'pertaining to', indicating a relationship or connection to the root word.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is NOT a root?

• geo

• tract

• vas

• vinc

Answer explanation

The word 'geo' is NOT a root because it is a prefix related to Earth, while 'tract,' 'vas,' and 'vinc' are all roots commonly used in English vocabulary.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word is NOT a prefix?

• geo

• foli

• al

• ir

Answer explanation

The word 'al' is NOT a prefix because it is a standalone word and not a prefix commonly used in English language.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a root?

• Base word

• The ending of a word

• The beginning of a word

• None of the above

Answer explanation

A root is the base word from which other words are formed. It is the core part of a word that carries its main meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A