Root Words and Base Words Quiz

What does the word "preview" mean in the sentence below? "We got to preview the new movie before it came out in theaters."

• Watch the movie quickly

• Watch the movie after everyone else

• Watch the movie before others

• Watch the movie with friends

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word has the same root as the word "transport"?

• Report

• Airport

• Support

• Import

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

In the word "bicycle," what does the root "cycle" most likely mean?

• Fast

• Turn or wheel

• Pedal

• Balance

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

Which of these words contains a root that means "write"?

• Autograph

• Graphic

• Biography

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

The word "invisible" includes the root word vis. What does vis mean?

• Hide

• Clear

• Look or see

• Light

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the word "rebuild" mean?

• To destroy again

• To build again

• To fix something new

• To build something wrong

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the base word in "unfriendly"?

• Friend

• Friendly

• Unfriend

• Ly

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.L.3.4B

In the word "teacher," what does the base word tell you?

• It tells you who is learning

• It tells you who is being taught

• It tells you who teaches

• It tells you the place where teaching happens

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which word has the same base word as "happiness"?

• Happily

• Happy

• Unhappy

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

What is the base word in the word "misunderstood"?

• Stand

• Understood

• Understand

• Misunder

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.3A