Root Word Meaning Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "companion" if you know the meaning of the word "company"?

• A type of business

• A person who accompanies another

• A large group of people

• A place to work

If you know the word "construct," what does the word "construction" mean?

• The act of building something

• A type of vehicle

• A place to live

• A type of material

Use the root word "act" to determine the meaning of "actor."

• A person who writes plays

• A person who performs in plays

• A type of movie

• A place where plays are performed

If you know the word "view," what does the word "preview" mean?

• To see something before it is shown to others

• To see something after it is shown to others

• To hide something from view

• To change the way something looks

How does knowing the word "transport" help you understand the word "transportation"?

• It refers to a type of food

• It refers to the act of moving goods or people

• It refers to a type of clothing

• It refers to a type of building

What can you infer about the word "predict" if you know the word "dictate"?

• It means to write something down

• It means to say what will happen in the future

• It means to read something aloud

• It means to listen carefully

If you know the word "cycle," how does it help you understand the word "recycle"?

• It means to use something once

• It means to throw something away

• It means to use something again

• It means to break something down

How does understanding the word "scribe" help you understand the word "describe"?

• It means to draw a picture

• It means to write down details

• It means to erase something

• It means to read something aloud

Using the root word "form," what can you deduce about the word "transform"?

• It means to keep something the same

• It means to change the shape or appearance of something

• It means to break something apart

• It means to create something new

If you know the word "port," how can you use it to understand the word "import"?

• It means to send goods out of a country

• It means to bring goods into a country

• It means to create goods

• It means to destroy goods