Root Words Set 7

Hey there! Adrianna, Macee, and Peyton are exploring the world of words! They stumbled upon words like 'cacophony,' 'megaphone,' and 'symphony' and are curious. Can you help them figure out what the root 'PHON' in these words primarily refers to?

• Light

• Sound

• Movement

• Shape

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Imagine this: Conner is jolted awake each morning not by his alarm, but by a loud noise from next door. Based on the mentor sentence, what can be inferred about the word "cacophony"?

It seems as though the dogs next door bark in unison, creating a cacophony that wakes me up at the crack of dawn each day.

• It refers to a pleasant sound.

• It is a type of musical instrument.

• It describes a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

• It signifies a harmonious sound.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Match the following meanings with the correct root 'GRAT' interpretations.

• What does 'GRAT' mean when contributing generously?

• Giving

• What does 'GRAT' mean when accepting from others?

• Receiving

• What does 'GRAT' mean when feeling satisfied?

• Pleasing

• What does 'GRAT' mean when expressing gratitude?

• Thankful

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

During a class discussion, Madison mentioned that the word 'Gratitude' is derived from the root 'GRAT'. Which of the following words also shares this root?

• Gratitude

• Generator

• Gradient

• Grate

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Imagine Deion just received a wonderful gift from Peyton. Feeling overwhelmed with joy, he experiences a strong emotion. Based on this scenario, the emotion associated with the word "gratitude" is (a)   .

• Anger

• Sadness

• Happiness

• Indifference

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Hey there! Madison, Conner, and Anijah are debating the meaning of 'sophisticated.' They discovered it has something to do with the root 'SOPH,' which implies (a)   about its meaning.

• Knowledge

• Complexity

• Wisdom

• Simplicity

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Match the word with its root that shares the same origin:

• Root related to 'training or upbringing'

• Economy

• Root related to 'household management'

• Philosophy

• Root related to 'breaking down'

• Education

• Root related to 'love of wisdom'

• Analysis

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Imagine a scene where the sophisticated college senior, Rashard, is welcoming the nervous incoming freshman, Madison, to orientation on a hot, August afternoon. Based on this scenario, how would you best describe a 'sophisticated college senior'?

• An experienced and wise upperclassman

• A new student to college

• A teacher in college

• A young child

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Hey there, super sleuths! Anijah, Brynlee, and Macee are on a word adventure and need your help. Can you figure out what the root "SPEC" most likely means based on these intriguing words?

spectacle

spectator

specimen

• To speak

• To see

• To make

• To write

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Match the following words with the correct usage of the root "SPEC".

• Word describing a person who talks or something related to sound.

• Spectacular

• Word describing forming a theory without firm evidence.

• Specification

• Word describing a detailed description or assessment.

• Speaker

• Word describing something impressive or beautiful.

• Speculate

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A