Exploring 4th Grade Root Words

What does the root word 'bio' mean?

• life

• matter

• energy

• death

Which of the following is a synonym for 'happy'?

• sad

• bored

• angry

• joyful

What is the antonym of 'light'?

• feather

• bright

• soft

• heavy

Use the word 'unhappy' in a sentence.

• They celebrated despite the challenges.

• She was happy about the good news.

• He felt indifferent to the situation.

• She felt unhappy after hearing the disappointing news.

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'preview'?

• before

• between

• during

• after

Identify the root word in 'transportation'.

• transformation

• transit

• transport

• transported

What does the suffix '-ful' mean in the word 'joyful'?

• full of joy

• overflowing with happiness

• lacking joy

• filled with sadness

Choose the correct word: 'The cat is (playful/playfuly)'.

• playfulls

• playfull

• playfully

• playful

What does the root word 'graph' mean?

• to erase

• to calculate

• to write or to draw

• to measure

Which word means the opposite of 'expand'?

• contract

• amplify

• enlarge

• increase