Word Study: Greek & Latin Root Review Q4 - Practice #1

What is the meaning of the word beneficial?

• Harmful

• Doubtful

• Helpful or good

• Confusing

Which sentence uses benediction correctly?

• The benediction caused the volcano to erupt.

• We received a benediction, or blessing, before the ceremony.

• He gave a benediction to warn us of danger.

• The benediction was a type of food served at lunch.

What does the root bene- tell us about the word benign?

• It relates to danger

• It means automatic

• It suggests something is gentle or not harmful

• It involves throwing something

Which word means “feeling thrown down or sad”?

• Project

• Dejected

• Reject

• Objective

What is the best definition of projectile?

• A tiny living cell

• A flying object thrown with force

• A powerful ruler

• A quiet robot

If someone is rejected from a group, what happened?

• They were welcomed

• They were thrown out or not accepted

• They were chosen as leader

• They left on their own

Which of these words is MOST related to gardening?

• Automation

• Projectile

• Terrarium

• Biohazard

What does the root terr- tell us in the word territory?

• It’s related to speech

• It has to do with the Earth or land

• It means automatic movement

• It relates to energy

What is a terrace?

• A device for throwing objects

• A high-speed vehicle

• A flat area of land or outdoor platform

• A type of medicine

What does the word automatic describe?

• Something that happens by itself

• Something that is handmade

• Something involving soil

• Something that grows