Roots and Their Meanings Quiz

The roots scrib and script mean:

• create

• write

• build

The root struct means:

• teach

• grow

• build

The root cred means:

• believe

• know

• money

The root ject means:

• pull

• learn

• throw

Use the root struct to infer what a house’s structural problem might be.

• ugly paint colors

• crumbling walls

• Giant lights

Use the roots scrib and script to infer the meaning of the word unscripted.

• not written or planned in advance

• messy

• clean

Use the root cred to infer which person below is most likely to have credibility?

• A person who keeps his or her promises.

• A person who often cheats on quizzes.

• A person who is known to tell lies.

What is the meaning of the word, projector?

• Someone is reading.

• To cast/throw an image onto a screen.

• To turn off the computer.

The prefix post means “later.” Use your knowledge of the meaning of the root script to determine the meaning of the word postscript. A postscript is often abbreviated as “PS”.

• A poster stapled to a telephone pole.

• The mark on a stamp that shows it has gone through the mail.

• A short remark made after writing and signing a letter.

Which word does NOT have the same root as structure?

• Instruct

• Awesome

• Destructive