A1 Word Roots Pg 1

What does the prefix "con-" mean as used in the word "construct"?

• against

• beneath

• with, together

• back, again

What is the meaning of the root "struct"?

• state, quality, act

• build

• process, condition

• none of the above

Which suffix can be used to indicate a process or condition?

• -ion

• -ure

• -ment

• -ness

What is the best word to complete the sentence: "The hurricane that struck the Florida coast caused a great deal of _____."

• construction

• destruction

• infrastructure

• obstruction

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The accident on the highway was a major _____ to the flow of traffic."

• construction

• destruction

• infrastructure

• obstruction

Which word best fits the sentence: "Jeremy kept busy all afternoon with the _____ of his Lego tower from the fallen pieces."

• construction

• destruction

• infrastructure

• reconstruction

Fill in the blank: "The _____ of a school consists of teachers, administration, and a school board."

Complete the sentence: "He was hoping to _____ the new model airplane within a week."

• construct

• destruct

• obstruct

• reconstruct

Fill in the blank to complete the sentence: "After the storm, the city focused on the _____ of the damaged roads."

• construction

• destruction

• reconstruction

• obstruction

Select the correct word to complete the sentence: "The old building underwent a complete _____ to restore its original appearance."

• construction

• destruction

• infrastructure

• reconstruction