EL 6: Vocabulary Minor Roots 1-8

Match the definitions to the root:

• good, well

• mal

• work

• labor

• mother

• bon/bene

• bad

• patr(i)/patern

• father

• matr(i)/matern

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

Match the definitions to the root:

• to hear

• spect

• to speak

• aud

• to see

• loqu

Which word means "talking around a problem"?

• Specialist

• Circumlocution

• Audience

• Specious

Use the word "loquacious" in a sentence.

• The loquacious parrot entertained everyone with its endless chatter.

• The loquacious book was difficult to read.

• The loquacious storm was silent and calm.

• The loquacious painting was full of colors.

Identify the word that has to do with hearing:

• Auditory

• Colloquy

• Specious

• Eloquent

Which word means "a formal conversation or dialogue"?

• Colloquy

• Specious

• Patrimony

• Auditory

Use the word "eloquent" in a sentence.

• The eloquent speaker captivated the audience with her powerful words.

• The eloquent storm was silent and calm.

• The eloquent painting was full of colors.

• The eloquent book was difficult to read.

Sara sat in the _________ to watch her sister's dance recital.

• auditorium

• laboratory

• spectacle

• alma mater

Morgan looked on as the ________ circus performed before the crowd.

• spectacular

• maleficent

• laborious

• audible

The __________ effects of the concert were amazing to see and hear.

• audiovisual

• ventriloquism

• beneficial

• maternity