
Exploring Word Origins and Structures
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English
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9th Grade
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Easy
Miss Eden
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there, curious minds! Have you ever wondered about the origin of the word 'biology'? Let's dive into this fascinating topic together, just like Benjamin and Zoe did in their last study session!
The term 'biology' comes from the Arabic word 'hayat' meaning 'existence'.
'Biology' originates from the French term 'biologie' which means 'study of living things'.
The word 'biology' is derived from Latin 'biologus' meaning 'life expert'.
The word 'biology' comes from the Greek 'bios' (life) and 'logia' (study).
Answer explanation
The correct origin of 'biology' is from the Greek words 'bios' meaning 'life' and 'logia' meaning 'study'. This accurately reflects the definition of biology as the study of living organisms.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there, Michael! Can you help Anika and Harper identify the root word in 'unhappiness'?
joyful
content
happy
sadness
Answer explanation
The root word in 'unhappiness' is 'happy'. The prefix 'un-' negates the meaning, while the suffix '-ness' indicates a state or condition. Thus, 'unhappiness' refers to the state of not being happy.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there, Priya and Benjamin! Let's dive into the fascinating world of words. Can you analyze the structure of the word 'disrespectful'?
The structure of 'disrespectful' includes the prefix 'dis-', the root 'respect', and the suffix '-tion'.
'Disrespectful' is a compound word made of 'dis' and 'respectful'.
The structure of 'disrespectful' consists of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'respect', and the suffix '-ful'.
The word 'disrespectful' has no prefix or suffix.
Answer explanation
The correct structure of 'disrespectful' includes the prefix 'dis-', the root 'respect', and the suffix '-ful'. This indicates that the word conveys a lack of respect, with 'dis-' negating 'respect' and '-ful' indicating a quality.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there, Liam! Can you help Abigail figure out what prefix is used in the word 'reconsider'? It's a fun challenge!
re-
un-
dis-
pre-
Answer explanation
The prefix 're-' in 'reconsider' indicates the action of doing something again. It is the correct choice, as 'un-', 'dis-', and 'pre-' do not apply to the meaning of 'reconsider'.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey Aria, can you help Rohan figure out what suffix is found in the word 'happiness'? It's a fun challenge!
-ful
-ness
-ing
-ment
Answer explanation
The word 'happiness' contains the suffix '-ness', which is used to form nouns indicating a state or condition. The other options, '-ful', '-ing', and '-ment', are not present in this word.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey Sophia and Jackson! Can you uncover the fascinating origin of the word 'telephone'?
'Telephone' originates from the French word 'téléphone'.
The word 'telephone' is derived from Latin 'telephonium'.
The word 'telephone' comes from the Greek 'tele' (far) and 'phone' (voice).
The term 'telephone' comes from the Arabic 'talafon' meaning sound.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is that 'telephone' comes from the Greek 'tele' meaning 'far' and 'phone' meaning 'voice'. This etymology reflects the device's purpose of transmitting sound over long distances.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there, Ava and Oliver! Can you help Jackson identify the root word in 'transportation'?
transport
transported
transit
transformation
Answer explanation
The root word in 'transportation' is 'transport'. It is the base form from which the noun 'transportation' is derived, indicating the act of carrying or moving something from one place to another.
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