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Exploring Word Roots and Meanings

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

6th Grade

CCSS covered

Exploring Word Roots and Meanings
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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.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provide a synonym for the word 'benevolent'.

charitable

indifferent

selfish

malevolent

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

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.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

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.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

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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