Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the prefix "micro-"?

• Large

• Small

• Fast

• Slow

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words is a synonym for "introspective"?

• Outgoing

• Reflective

• Ignorant

• Unaware

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the antonym of "deteriorate."

• Improve

• Decline

• Worsen

• Damage

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "sympathy"?

• Apathy

• Compassion

• Indifference

• Hostility

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the suffix "-ology" mean?

• Study of

• Fear of

• Love of

• Lack of

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words is an antonym for "ethical"?

• Moral

• Unprincipled

• Honest

• Fair

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the root "-path-" mean in words like "empathy" and "sympathy"?

• Feeling

• Thinking

• Moving

• Seeing

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is a synonym for "empathy"?

• Apathy

• Understanding

• Ignorance

• Disinterest

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the suffix "-phobia"?

• Love of

• Study of

• Fear of

• Lack of

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is a synonym for "intellect"?

• Stupidity

• Intelligence

• Ignorance

• Foolishness

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4