Root Words and Writing Concepts Quiz

What is the main purpose of identifying the root of a word?

• To find its antonym

• To determine its part of speech

• To help figure out the word’s meaning

• To make the word longer

Which root word means “life”?

• geo

• bio

• nym

• viv

If you see the word “chronological,” what does the root “chron” tell you about the word?

• It relates to numbers

• It relates to time

• It relates to writing

• It relates to stars

Which of the following words contains a root meaning “earth”?

• biography

• geology

• astronomy

• vivacious

What is the function of a thesis statement in a paragraph?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To state the main point or theme

• To provide supporting details

• To give background information

In the writing process, what comes immediately after prewriting?

• Revising

• Drafting

• Editing

• Publishing

What is a topic sentence?

• The first sentence of an essay

• A sentence that supports the thesis

• A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph

• The last sentence of a paragraph

Which root means “write”?

• scrib

• geo

• nym

• chron

If a word contains the root “aqua,” what is it most likely related to?

• Air

• Water

• Fire

• Earth

Which of the following is NOT a purpose for writing, as described in the lesson?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To confuse