Exploring Word Roots and Meanings

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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
+20
Standards-aligned
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'?
happy or content
not or opposite of
a state of joy
to make happy
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Provide a synonym for the word 'benevolent'.
selfish
malevolent
indifferent
charitable
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'?
indifferent
lazy
careless
negligent
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 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.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
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 difficult to read.
It indicates that something can be read.
It indicates that something is readable only in certain conditions.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3B
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
transference
transported
transport
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'?
olfactory
sound
visual
tactile
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
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