Understanding Root Words, Suffixes, and Prefixes

What is the meaning of the Latin root 'aud'?

• To see

• To hear or listen

• To speak

• To write

Answer explanation

The Latin root 'aud' means 'to hear or listen'. This is evident in words like 'audio' and 'auditory', which relate to sound and hearing, making 'to hear or listen' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following words contains the Greek root 'bio'?

• Philosophy

• Chronicle

• Autograph

• Biography

Answer explanation

The word 'biography' contains the Greek root 'bio', meaning life. The other options do not include this root, making 'biography' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.6

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

• Before

• Not or the opposite of

• Above

• With

Answer explanation

The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'. It is used to negate the meaning of the word it precedes, such as in 'unhappy' meaning 'not happy'. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Not or the opposite of'.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which suffix indicates 'the most'?

• -ly

• -ing

• -est

• -er

Answer explanation

The suffix '-est' is used to form the superlative degree of adjectives, indicating 'the most' of something. For example, 'tallest' means the most tall. Other options like '-ly' and '-ing' do not convey this meaning.

What is the meaning of the Greek root 'phobia'?

• Light

• Sound

• Fear

• Love

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'phobia' means 'fear'. It is commonly used in English to describe various types of fears, such as 'arachnophobia' (fear of spiders) or 'claustrophobia' (fear of confined spaces). Thus, the correct answer is 'Fear'.

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CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following words uses the Latin root 'port'?

• Conduct

• Dictate

• Inspect

• Transport

Answer explanation

The word 'transport' uses the Latin root 'port', meaning to carry. The other options do not contain this root, making 'transport' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.8.6

What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

• Within

• Between or among

• After

• Against

Answer explanation

The prefix 'inter-' means 'between or among', indicating a relationship or interaction between entities. This distinguishes it from other prefixes like 'intra-' (within) or 'post-' (after).

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which suffix is used to form adjectives from nouns?

• -ment

• -ness

• -ive

• -tion

Answer explanation

The suffix '-ive' is used to form adjectives from nouns, indicating a tendency or quality. For example, 'create' becomes 'creative'. The other options, like '-ment' and '-ness', form nouns, not adjectives.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the Greek root 'auto'?

• Different

• Same

• Self

• Human

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'auto' means 'self'. It is used in words like 'autonomy' and 'automatic', indicating something that operates independently or by itself. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Self'.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following words contains the Latin root 'scrib'?

• Resent

• Reform

• Transmit

• Prescribe

Answer explanation

The word 'prescribe' contains the Latin root 'scrib', which means 'to write'. The other options do not have this root, making 'prescribe' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.8.5B