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Suffix -ative and -tive

Authored by Elizabeth Warren

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5th Grade

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Suffix -ative and -tive
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word "adhesive" based on its Greek or Latin roots?

Able to stick fast to a surface

Able to move quickly

Able to see clearly

Able to hear sounds

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "alternative" mean when considering its Greek or Latin roots?

A choice between two or more possibilities

A type of plant

A kind of animal

A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on its roots, what does "defensive" mean?

Related to protection

Related to cooking

Related to singing

Related to drawing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of "detective" using its Greek or Latin roots?

A person who investigates and solves crimes

A person who teaches

A person who cooks

A person who sings

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "effective" mean based on its Greek or Latin roots?

Successful in producing a desired result

Able to run fast

Able to jump high

Able to swim well

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Using its roots, what does "evasive" mean?

Tending to avoid or escape

Tending to sleep

Tending to eat

Tending to laugh

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of "imperative" based on its Greek or Latin roots?

Absolutely necessary or required

Related to painting

Related to dancing

Related to singing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

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