Exploring Word Roots and Meanings

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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?
a state of joy
to make happy
happy or content
not or opposite of
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Provide a synonym for the word 'benevolent'.
charitable
indifferent
selfish
malevolent
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the antonym of 'diligent'?
lazy
negligent
careless
indifferent
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the word 'transmit' in a sentence that shows its meaning.
The cat can transmit its feelings through purring.
The radio tower can transmit signals over long distances.
I will transmit my lunch to the office.
She decided to transmit her old clothes to the charity.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the suffix '-able' indicate in the word 'readable'?
It indicates that something is unreadable.
It indicates that something is readable only in certain conditions.
It indicates that something is difficult to read.
It indicates that something can be read.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the root word in 'transportation' and explain its meaning.
transit
transport
transported
transference
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word is related to 'auditory'?
visual
tactile
sound
olfactory
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
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