Exploring Latin Roots in Vocabulary

Using the root "bio," which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word "biography"?

• A biography is a fictional story about a superhero.

• A biography is a detailed account of a person's life written by someone else.

• A biography is a scientific study of plants and animals.

• A biography is a collection of poems.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.RI.5.4

If "dis" means "not or opposite of," which of the following words would best describe someone who does not agree with a statement?

• Disable

• Disagree

• Disappear

• Disarm

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CCSS.L.5.4B

The root "epi" means "upon or over." Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the meaning of "epicenter"?

• The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake starts.

• The epicenter is a type of musical performance.

• The epicenter is a place where people gather to watch movies.

• The epicenter is a type of plant that grows in the desert.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.RI.5.4

Given the root "ex" means "outer," which of the following best describes the function of an "exoskeleton"?

• An exoskeleton is a type of clothing worn for fashion.

• An exoskeleton is a hard outer structure that provides support and protection to some animals.

• An exoskeleton is a type of vehicle used for transportation.

• An exoskeleton is a type of building material.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.RI.5.4

Using the root "hyper," which of the following sentences best explains the meaning of "hyperactive"?

• Hyperactive describes someone who is very calm and relaxed.

• Hyperactive describes someone who is excessively active and has a lot of energy.

• Hyperactive describes someone who is very sleepy and tired.

• Hyperactive describes someone who is very quiet and shy.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

Which of the following words, using the root "bio," would best describe the scientific study of life and living organisms?

• Biography

• Biology

• Biome

• Biopsy

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

If "dis" means "not or opposite of," which of the following words would best describe the action of making something unable to function?

• Disagree

• Disable

• Disappear

• Disarm

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CCSS.L.5.4B

The root "epi" means "upon or over." Which of the following best describes an "epidemic"?

• An epidemic is a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

• An epidemic is a type of weather pattern.

• An epidemic is a type of musical instrument.

• An epidemic is a type of food dish.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.RI.5.4

Given the root "ex" means "outer," which of the following best describes the action of "exit"?

• Exit means to enter a building.

• Exit means to leave a place or go out.

• Exit means to stay in one place.

• Exit means to move upwards.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

Using the root "hyper," which of the following sentences best explains the meaning of "hyperbole"?

• Hyperbole is a type of plant that grows in water.

• Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

• Hyperbole is a type of mathematical equation.

• Hyperbole is a type of musical note.

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CCSS.L.5.4B