Root Word Practice 1

I am ambidextrous, I can write with my right and left hand. What does the root "ambi" mean?

• Good

• Both

• Foot

• Water

I like to get benefits at my job. What does the root "bene/bon" mean?

• Good

• Bad

• Foot

• Water

I wore a pedometer to count my steps. What does the root "pedo/ped" mean?

• Good

• Bad

• Foot

• Water

My new computer malfunctions when I try to turn it on. What does the root "mal" mean?

• Good

• Bad

• Foot

• Sea

This family is dysfuntional. What does the root "dys" mean?

• Good

• Bad

• Around

• Water

We docked our boat at the marina. What does the root "mar" mean?

• Good

• Bad

• Foot

• Sea

This music has a wonderful melody. What does the root "mel" mean?

• Song

• Bad

• Foot

• Water

I saw an orthodontist to get my teeth fixed. What does the root "ortho" mean?

• Straight

• Bad

• Foot

• Water

I had a dialogue with my group. What does the root "log" mean?

• Good

• Word

• Foot

• Water

She often contradicts herself by saying one thing and doing the complete opposite. What does the root "contra" mean?

• Against

• Bad

• Foot

• Water