Understanding Root Words Quiz

What is the meaning of the root word "aero"?

• Water

• Air

• Star

• Ruler

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word is derived from the root "aqua" and means a large tank for water animals?

• Aqueduct

• Aquarium

• Aquifer

• Aquatic

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

If "astro" means star, which of the following words would most likely relate to the study of stars?

• Asteroid

• Astronaut

• Astronomy

• Astrophobia

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Using your understanding of the root "cent," which of the following words would best describe a 100-year anniversary?

• Centennial

• Century

• Centimeter

• Centipede

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Analyze the word "dictate." Based on the root "dic/dict," what does this word mean?

• To lead

• To break

• To say or tell

• To move

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of the root word "rupt"?

• Move

• Break

• Know

• Stretch

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following words, based on the root "mot/mob/mov," means capable of moving or being moved?

• Mobile

• Motive

• Motion

• Motor

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

If "port" means to carry, which of the following words would describe a place where ships load and unload?

• Portable

• Portage

• Port

• Portfolio

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Evaluate the word "fracture." Based on the root "frag/fract," what does this word mean?

• To move

• To break

• To lead

• To stretch

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of the root word "sci"?

• Know

• Move

• Foot

• Carry

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B