Root Word Meaning Challenge

What does the root word "em/en" mean?

• Above

• Cause to

• Against

• Around

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following means "under"?

• Sub

• Tract

• Crat

• Loq

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root "ic/tic" often indicates something ...

• Related to

• Under

• Caused by

• Judged

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Analyze the word "eloquent." What does the root "loq" suggest about the word's meaning?

• Related to light

• Related to speech

• Related to technology

• Related to closure

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root "ism" often indicates ...

• Light

• Study of

• Belief or practice

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Consider the word "modernize." What does the root "ize" imply about the action being taken?

• To make or become

• To destroy

• To illuminate

• To close

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the root "crat" suggest in the word "democrat"?

• Light

• Rule or power

• Speech

• Closure

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

In the word "critic," what does the root "crit" imply?

• To judge or evaluate

• To illuminate

• To enclose

• To speak

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root "ortho" means ...

• correct or straight

• untrue

• location

• cause to

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the root "photo" mean in the word "photograph"?

• Light

• Sound

• Speech

• Closure

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B