Root Words Review

Which word contains the prefix meaning not?

• notable

• nonmember

• nominate

• noontime

Which word contains the prefix meaning before?

• prepare

• pressure

• persuade

• protest

Which word means the state of being dark?

• darkening

• darker

• darkness

• darkly

All of these words have something to do with an unexpected event. Which word best describes something unexpected that makes you a little afraid?

• surprise

• startle

• amaze

• astonish

Which word means the action of sending something from one place to another?

• shipboard

• shipless

• shipper

• shipment

Which word contains the Latin root meaning place?

• local

• plotted

• block

• clank

Which word contains the Latin root meaning bend?

• collect

• fleet

• benefit

• reflect

In the word phonograph, which underlined part means sound?

• phonograph

• phonograph

• phonograph

• phonograph

In the word motorcyclist, which underlined part means circle?

• motorcyclist

• motorcyclist

• motorcyclist

• motorcyclist

Read the words carefully. Some of the words are related, but one is not. Choose the word that is not related to the others.

• miracle

• unexplained

• normal

• astonishing