Etymology and Word Meaning Quiz

Analyze the word "benevolent" and determine its meaning based on its etymology and derivations.

• Hostile

• Kind and generous

• Indifferent

• Wealthy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Using your understanding of the word "auditory," which of the following words is most likely related in meaning?

• Visual

• Tactile

• Acoustic

• Olfactory

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Evaluate the word "transmit" and identify its meaning by analyzing its prefix and root.

• To receive

• To send across

• To block

• To transform

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Consider the word "circumference." What does the prefix "circum-" suggest about the word's meaning?

• Above

• Around

• Below

• Through

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Analyze the word "predict" and determine its meaning based on its etymology.

• To speak against

• To foresee

• To follow

• To ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Using your knowledge of the word "benevolent," which of the following words is most likely to have a similar root?

• Malevolent

• Violent

• Turbulent

• Silent

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Evaluate the word "submarine" and identify its meaning by analyzing its prefix and root.

• Above the sea

• Below the sea

• Across the sea

• Beside the sea

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Consider the word "intercept." What does the prefix "inter-" suggest about the word's meaning?

• Between

• After

• Before

• Against

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Analyze the word "retract" and determine its meaning based on its etymology.

• To push forward

• To draw back

• To expand

• To destroy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Using your understanding of the word "auditory," which of the following words is most likely related in meaning?

• Audible

• Visible

• Tangible

• Gustatory

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4