Understanding Word Meanings and Roots

What does the word "benevolent" mean in the sentence: "The benevolent teacher donated her time to help students after school"?

• Selfish

• Kind

• Angry

• Lazy

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence "The artist used a vibrant palette to create a masterpiece," what does the word "palette" mean?

• A type of paint

• A board for mixing colors

• A painting style

• A canvas

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word is derived from the Latin root "scrib/script"?

• Manuscript

• Benefit

• Juror

• Vacant

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the word "vacate" mean in the sentence: "Please vacate the room before the meeting starts"?

• Enter

• Clean

• Leave

• Decorate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Identify the meaning of the word "emit" in the sentence: "The factory emits a lot of smoke into the air."

• Absorb

• Release

• Create

• Reduce

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence "The jury found the defendant guilty," what does the word "jury" mean?

• A group of judges

• A group of people sworn to give a verdict

• A type of court

• A legal document

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word is derived from the Greek root "mis/mit"?

• Mission

• Manual

• Justice

• Benefit

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the word "jurisdiction" mean in the sentence: "The case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court"?

• Authority

• Conflict

• Agreement

• Dispute

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Identify the meaning of the word "benefactor" in the sentence: "The benefactor donated a large sum to the charity."

• Opponent

• Donor

• Employee

• Manager

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the sentence "The manuscript was written in the author's own handwriting," what does the word "manuscript" mean?

• A published book

• A handwritten document

• A printed article

• A typed letter

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4