Greek & Latin Roots "luc" & "sens/sent" Quiz

Grace and Aiden are on a quest to uncover the mysteries of words! Can you help them by discovering what the root "luc" means?

• to shine, to emit, to sparkle

• light, brightness, clarity

• dark, shadow, ominous

• happy, joyful, content

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

During a lively classroom discussion, James asked, "Hey Nora, do you know where the root 'luc' comes from?"

• Greek

• Latin

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Imagine you're in a magical world where Anika, Benjamin, and Aria are exploring a mysterious cave. They come across a glowing crystal. What does it mean if the crystal is translucent?

• It allows the passage of light, creating beautiful patterns on the cave walls.

• It allows the passage of sound, echoing their whispers throughout the cave.

• It allows the passage of water, creating a gentle stream through the cave.

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Abigail and Ava are having a lively debate about the word 'lucidez'. Can you help them figure out what it means?

• clarity of the sky, free of moisture

• expression of gratitude; thankful

• clarity of expression; brightness, luminosity

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Imagine you're in a magical library with Aiden, Arjun, and Mason. You come across a book titled 'The Lucid Chronicles'. What does the word 'lucid' mean in this enchanting context?

• able to understand things and think clearly

• able to understand a complex work of art

• able to understand spoken language

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Imagine you're a detective like Aria, trying to solve a mystery! The root "sens/sent" is your secret code. What does it mean?

• to smell

• to hear

• to see

• to feel

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

James and Zoe are on a quest to discover the origins of words! Can you help them find out where the root "sens/sent" comes from?

• Greek

• Latin

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Imagine you're in a world where words have magical powers! The word 'feeling' has a special meaning here. Can you guess what it is?

• Is it exaggerated behavior and self-indulgent that causes a fuss or problem, like when Aria can't find her favorite book?

• Or is it exaggerated and self-indulgent expression towards something irrelevant, like Benjamin's endless quest for the perfect sandwich?

• Or perhaps it's exaggerated and self-indulgent feelings of tenderness, sadness or nostalgia, like Harper's love for rainy days?

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Lily and Ava are having a lively debate in Spanish class. Can you help them out? What does the word resentir mean?

• sound bitterness or indignation towards (a circumstance, action or person).

• feel bitterness or indignation towards (a circumstance, action or person).

• talk bitterly or indignantly towards (a circumstance, action or person).

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

During a lively classroom debate, Sophia exclaimed, "The word insensato is like a superhero who...

• ...cannot feel emotions!"

• ...cannot desire anything!"

• ...cannot see anything!"

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4