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Exploring Word Roots and Meanings
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
+5
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Diana Muntean
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the root "inter" and choose the word that best fits the meaning of "between or among."
Interact
Interrupt
Intervene
Interstellar
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
Which word root would you associate with the study of human societies and cultures?
Chron
Anthrop
Jur
Dict
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
Create a sentence using a word with the root "chron" that demonstrates its meaning related to time.
The chronicle of events was fascinating.
The anthropologist studied ancient cultures.
The jury deliberated for hours.
The dictator ruled with an iron fist.
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
Identify the word that means "to shrink away in fear" and does not contain any of the given roots.
Dreadfully
Cower
Venture
Transparent
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word root is related to law or justice?
Inter
Anthrop
Chron
Jur
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
Choose the word that best fits the meaning of "to speak or say" and is derived from the root "dict."
Predict
Jurisdiction
Chronicle
Anthropology
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
Create a sentence using a word with the root "jur" that demonstrates its meaning related to law.
The jury found the defendant guilty.
The dictator was overthrown.
The chronicle was published last year.
The anthropologist made a discovery.
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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