Space-Themed Greek and Latin Roots

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Medium
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Hannah Magraw
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40 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using your knowledge of the root grav,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The doctor had a GRAVE expression on his face, which made us realize the situation was very intense.
a place where someone is buried
serious or important
happy or cheerful
quick or fast
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using your knowledge of the root grav,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The doctor GRAVELY shook his head, letting us know the patient’s condition was very concerning.
a place where someone is buried
serious or important
full of little rocks of gravel
quick or fast
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using your knowledge of the root grav,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The workers went on strike to express their GRIEVANCE about low pay and unsafe working conditions.
a complaint or a feeling of being treated unfairly
to grieve or cry when someone dies
excitement and joy
surprise and shock
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using your knowledge of the root grav,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The judge’s voice had so much GRAVITAS that people knew he was someone with authority and wisdom.
seriousness or dignity in the way someone speaks
a feeling of happiness and excitement
a loud and energetic way of speaking
a casual or relaxed way someone speaks
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using your knowledge of the root astro / aster,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
In the textbook, an ASTERISK next to a word means there is a definition or explanation at the bottom of the page.
a small star-shaped symbol used to give extra information
a type of punctuation used to end a sentence
a small picture or drawing used to decorate a page
a tool used to measure the distance between words
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using your knowledge of the root astro / aster,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
In her science class, Maria became fascinated with ASTRONOMY, especially when learning about planets, stars, and galaxies beyond Earth.
the study of weather and climate on Earth
the study of plants, animals, and living things
the study of space
the study of rocks and minerals
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using your knowledge of the root astro / aster,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
Lila reads her horoscope every day because she believes in ASTROLOGY.
the scientific study of planets, stars, and galaxies in space
the belief that the position of stars and planets can influence human lives
the use of tools to measure the distance between stars and planets
the study of Earth's weather
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
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