Word Roots Lesson 15 & 16 Quiz

Match the word 'function' with its correct definition.

• A block of code designed to perform a specific task

• A variable that can change

• A data structure that holds multiple values

• A way to organize code

• the purpose something serves

Categorize the words according to their root.

Groups:

(a) funct

,

(b) gastr/gastro

,

(c) nom/nomin

• gastronom

• interdenominational

• nominal

• gastronomy

• multifunctional

• nominee

• esophagogastroduodenoscopy

• gastric

• gastritis

• perfunctory

• function

• dysfunctional

• gastroanalysis

• nomism

• defunct

Match the word 'defunct' with its correct definition.

• still in operation

• recently created

• widely used

• no longer existing or functioning

Match the word 'nominee' with its correct definition.

• a person who is elected to a position

• a person who is appointed to a committee

• a person who is selected for a role

• a person who is nominated for an award, position, or honor

Match the word 'misnomer' with its correct definition.

• A wrong or inaccurate name

• A term that is used correctly

• A name that is commonly accepted

• A name that is derived from another language

Match the word 'nomination' with its correct definition.

• a formal proposal to a person for a position or honor

• a suggestion or recommendation for someone to be considered for a role

• the act of officially naming someone for a position or award

• a formal proposal to a person for a position or honor

Match the word 'nominal' with its correct definition.

• existing in name only

• relating to a nominal value

• not significant

• pertaining to a name

Match the word 'perfunctory' with its correct definition.

• characterized by a lack of enthusiasm

• performed merely as a routine

• lacking in depth or meaning

• done without care or interest

Match the word 'nominative' with its correct definition.

• A type of noun that indicates possession

• A term used in linguistics to describe a specific function of a word

• A category of verbs that require a direct object

• A grammatical case used for the subject of a sentence

Spell the word that means "impaired or abnormal functioning"