Root Words and Writing Concepts Quiz
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English
9th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which root word means “life”?
geo
bio
nym
viv
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words contains a root meaning “earth”?
biography
geology
astronomy
vivacious
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the writing process, what comes immediately after prewriting?
Revising
Drafting
Editing
Publishing
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
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