A1 Word Roots Pgs 1-7

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 added to "struct" to indicate a process or condition?

• -ion

• -ure

• -ment

• -ness

What does the word "infrastructure" imply based on its components?

• the act of destroying; a state of damage

• to form by putting together parts

• the act of putting back together

• underlying framework of a system

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

• construct

• destruction

• infrastructure

• reconstruction

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

• construct

• destruction

• obstruction

• reconstruction

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "Jeremy kept busy all afternoon with the _____ of his Lego tower from the fallen pieces."

• construct

• destruction

• infrastructure

• reconstruction

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The _____ of a school consists of teachers, administration, and a school board."

• construct

• destruction

• infrastructure

• reconstruction

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "He was hoping to _____ the new model airplane within a week."

• construct

• destruct

• obstruct

• reconstruct

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

• Not

• With, together

• Out, away, from

• Back, again