Exploring Greek and Latin Roots Quiz

What is the meaning of the root "tri" in the word "trilogy"?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following words is related to the concept of dividing something into three parts?

• Trilogy

• Trisect

• Triumvirate

• Quartet

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The word "triumvirate" is derived from Latin. What does the root "vir" mean in this context?

• Man

• Power

• Rule

• Three

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

In the word "quadrant," what does the root "quad" signify?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following words refers to a group of four musicians?

• Quartet

• Quatrain

• Quadrant

• Trilogy

What is the meaning of the root "dec" in the word "decimate"?

• Five

• Six

• Ten

• Twelve

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word describes a competition consisting of ten events?

• Decimate

• Decathlon

• Bicentennial

• Centenary

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The word "bicentennial" refers to a period of how many years?

• 50

• 100

• 150

• 200

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the root "cent" mean in the word "centenary"?

• Fifty

• Hundred

• Thousand

• Ten

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following words is related to a temperature scale?

• Centenary

• Centigrade

• Decathlon

• Trisect

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A