Exploring Word Roots and Meanings

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• happy or content

• not or opposite of

• a state of joy

• to make happy

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Provide a synonym for the word 'benevolent'.

• selfish

• malevolent

• indifferent

• charitable

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

• indifferent

• lazy

• careless

• negligent

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use the word 'transmit' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The chef will transmit the recipe to his assistant.

• The radio tower can transmit signals over long distances.

• Birds transmit songs to attract mates.

• The computer can transmit data to the printer.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does the suffix '-able' indicate in the word 'readable'?

• It indicates that something is unreadable.

• It indicates that something is difficult to read.

• It indicates that something can be read.

• It indicates that something is readable only in certain conditions.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the root word in 'transportation' and explain its meaning.

• transit

• transference

• transported

• transport

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word is related to 'auditory'?

• olfactory

• sound

• visual

• tactile

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• during

• later

• after

• before

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Provide a sentence using the word 'interact' that demonstrates its meaning.

• Dogs interact with their owners by barking.

• Children learn best when they interact with their peers during group activities.

• The sun interacts with the moon during a solar eclipse.

• Plants interact with soil nutrients to grow.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'malicious' and provide a synonym for it?

• kind-hearted

• benevolent

• spiteful

• friendly

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B