Morphology RACE DAY

What is the meaning of the word "agricultural" based on its root?

"Throughout history, civilizations have developed intricate irrigation systems to cultivate crops in arid regions. These systems allow farmers to distribute water efficiently, ensuring agricultural sustainability."

• Related to fishing

• Related to writing

• Related to farming

• Related to construction

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the suffix "-ity" in the word "sustainability" suggest about the meaning of the word?

"Throughout history, civilizations have developed intricate irrigation systems to cultivate crops in arid regions. These systems allow farmers to distribute water efficiently, ensuring agricultural sustainability."

• It describes an action being done

• It indicates the state or condition of something

• It means someone who performs an action

• It changes the word to a verb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of the prefix "meta-" in the word "meticulously"?

"The scientist meticulously recorded data from the experiment, ensuring that every detail was documented with precision."

• Beneath or under

• Above or beyond

• Between or among

• Against or opposite

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words follows the same pattern as "documented" when adding a suffix?

"The scientist meticulously recorded data from the experiment, ensuring that every detail was documented with precision."

• Hope → Hoped

• Begin → Beginning

• Try → Tried

• Control → Controlling

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the function of the prefix "pro-" in the word "prohibit"?

"The new legislation was enacted to prohibit companies from disposing of hazardous waste improperly."

• It means "before" or "forward"

• It means "against" or "opposing"

• It means "again" or "back"

• It means "with" or "together"

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The word "hazardous" contains the suffix "-ous." What does this suffix indicate?

"The new legislation was enacted to prohibit companies from disposing of hazardous waste improperly."

• Without something

• Full of or possessing a quality

• One who performs an action

• Able to be done

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The word "archaeologist" contains the root "archae-". Based on this root, what does the word most likely mean?

"As the archaeologist examined the ancient ruins, she uncovered evidence of a sophisticated civilization that thrived centuries ago."

• A person who studies living organisms

• A person who studies ancient artifacts

• A person who studies planets and space

• A person who studies human behavior

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The word "civilization" is formed by adding the suffix "-ation" to the root word. What does this suffix indicate?

"As the archaeologist examined the ancient ruins, she uncovered evidence of a sophisticated civilization that thrived centuries ago."

• A person who performs an action

• A state, process, or condition

• A tool or device used for something

• A place where something happens

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A