Greek & Latin Affixes: Villains & Destruction

*Example Sentence:* The monarch was cruel to his people, setting the stage for a rebellion.

What is the meaning of the root "arch" as used in the word "monarch"?

• War

• Rule

• Break

• Build

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

*Example Sentence:* The peasants orchestrated a rebellion against the kingdom, showing they were ready for a conflict.

The root "belli" in the word "rebellion" suggests a connection to:

• Peace

• War

• Love

• Light

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

*Example Sentence:* After the villain's plan was set in motion, the city could proceed towards its inevitable destruction.

What does the root "cede/cess/ceed" mean in the word "proceed"?

• Stop

• Go

• Build

• Break

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

*Example Sentence:* If you say the hero saves the day and I say the villain destroys it, I contradict you because I am opposing your idea.

The root "contra/counter" in the word "contradict" means:

• With

• Against

• For

• Under

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

*Example Sentence:* The people built a wall to fortify their lair and make it more impenetrable.

What does the root "fort" mean in the word "fortify"?

• Weak

• Strong

• Light

• Dark

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

*Example Sentence:* When the villain unleashed his power, the city broke into many small pieces.

Which of the following words contains the root "frac/fract/frag"?

• Construct

• Fragment

• Inject

• Proceed

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

*Example Sentence:* The hero's device can project a protective shield, which means it throws it forward to safeguard the area.

The root "ject" in the word "project" means:

• Throw

• Build

• Break

• Go

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

*Example Sentence:* The hero's courage captured the people's admiration, leaving them in awe.

What does the root "capt" mean in the word "capture"?

• Break

• Seize

• Build

• Go

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

*Example Sentence:* In the villain's lair, we dissect a captured hero to see inside by carefully opening them. The root "sec/sect" in the word "dissect" means:

• Build

• Cut

• Throw

• Go

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

*Example Sentence:* We deconstructed the spaceship by dismantling all the parts.

The root "struct" in the word "deconstruct" means:

• Break

• Build

• Go

• Throw

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B