Exploring Greek and Latin Roots in Superheroes

What is the antagonist's main issue with Zepto Girl?

• Her knowledge of Greek and Latin roots

• Her name

• Her costume

• Her strength

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Why does the antagonist dislike Zepto Girl?

• Because she is stronger

• Because she is faster

• Because of her knowledge

• Because of her outfit

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is the significance of understanding word roots according to Zepto Girl?

• To impress others

• To create new words

• To understand the meaning of words

• To win arguments

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the root 'ab' in 'abnormal' signify?

• Away from

• After

• Above

• Before

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the root 'S' in 'scientist' mean?

• Study

• Science

• Know

• Seek

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of 'omniscient'?

• All-hearing

• All-knowing

• All-seeing

• All-powerful

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which root is associated with laughter?

• Rid

• R

• Lau

• Gig

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the root word 'derision' imply?

• To shout

• To cry

• To mock

• To laugh

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does 'zepto' signify in Zepto Girl's name?

• Strength

• The number seven

• Small size

• Speed

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which superheroes' names are mentioned as having meanings related to their powers?

• Batman and Robin

• Aquaman and Hydran

• Flash and Green Lantern

• Superman and Wonder Woman

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CCSS.L.8.5A