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Word Origins Quiz

Authored by Shazia Rasool

English

7th Grade

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking covered

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Word Origins Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words is derived from the Latin word "aqua," meaning water?

Aquarium

Aqueduct

Aquatic

All of the above

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The word "telephone" is derived from Greek roots. What do the roots "tele" and "phone" mean?

Tele: far, Phone: sound

Tele: near, Phone: voice

Tele: sound, Phone: far

Tele: voice, Phone: near

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Analyze the word "biography." Which of the following best explains its etymology?

Bio: life, Graphy: writing

Bio: earth, Graphy: drawing

Bio: human, Graphy: picture

Bio: plant, Graphy: study

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The word "democracy" comes from Greek roots. What do the roots "demos" and "kratos" mean?

Demos: people, Kratos: rule

Demos: government, Kratos: power

Demos: city, Kratos: law

Demos: leader, Kratos: strength

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words is derived from the Old English word "cyning," meaning king?

Kingdom

Kinship

Knight

Kindness

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The word "astronomy" is derived from Greek roots. What do the roots "astro" and "nomos" mean?

Astro: star, Nomos: law

Astro: space, Nomos: study

Astro: light, Nomos: science

Astro: sky, Nomos: knowledge

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words is derived from the Latin word "scribere," meaning to write?

Script

Describe

Inscription

All of the above

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