Root Words Quiz

What does the root "uni" mean in the word "unicycle"?

• Two

• One

• Many

• None

Choose the word that correctly uses the root "de" meaning "down."

• Decide

• Decrease

• Delegate

• Design

What does the root "pre" mean in the word "preview"?

• After

• Under

• Before

• Between

Which word uses the root "tele" meaning "far"?

• Telescope

• Telephone

• Television

• All of the above

What does the root "gram" mean in the word "telegram"?

• Sound

• Light

• Written

• Movement

Which word does not fit with the root "uni" meaning "one"?

• Unison

• Uniform

• University

• Unilateral

What does the root "de" imply in the word "deduct"?

• Add

• Remove

• Down

• Against

Choose the word that uses the root "pre" meaning "before."

• Prepare

• Prevent

• Pretest

• All of the above

Which word uses the root "tele" meaning "far" and relates to writing?

• Telegraph

• Telepathy

• Telekinesis

• Teleconference

What does the root "gram" mean in the word "diagram"?

• Divide

• Draw

• Written

• Measure