Exploring Greek and Latin Roots

Which of the following words means "to carry across" and is derived from the Latin root "port"?

• Transport

• Malfunction

• Inject

• Aquatic

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.L.5.4B

If "mal" means bad, what does the word "malodorous" most likely mean?

• Pleasant smell

• Bad smell

• No smell

• Sweet smell

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.L.5.4B

Using your knowledge of the root "ject," which word would best describe the act of throwing something forward?

• Reject

• Project

• Eject

• Subject

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.L.5.4B

The word "beneficiary" is derived from the Latin root "bene." What does "beneficiary" most likely mean?

• A person who gives help

• A person who receives help

• A person who refuses help

• A person who needs help

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.L.5.4B

Which of the following words is related to water and uses the root "aqua"?

• Aqueduct

• Malnutrition

• Deport

• Conjecture

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.L.5.4B

If "port" means to carry, what does the word "import" most likely mean?

• To carry out

• To carry in

• To carry over

• To carry under

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.L.5.4B

Using the root "mal," which word would best describe a practice that is not done correctly?

• Malpractice

• Malodorous

• Malfunction

• Malcontent

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the word "eject" mean if "ject" means to throw?

• To throw in

• To throw out

• To throw up

• To throw down

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.L.5.4B

If "bene" means good, what does the word "benediction" most likely mean?

• A curse

• A blessing

• A punishment

• A warning

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.L.5.4B

Which of the following words means "to carry back" and is derived from the Latin root "port"?

• Report

• Support

• Export

• Import

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.L.5.4B