Greek & Latin Affixes: Books & Knowledge

In a fantasy book, a wizard uses a spell to animate a statue. What does the word “animate” mean here?

• To decorate the statue

• To give the statue life or movement

• To shrink the statue

• To break the statue into pieces

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CCSS.L.5.5C

A benefactor gives a library money to buy new books. What is the benefactor doing?

• Taking books home

• Causing problems

• Helping by giving something good

• Selling books to students

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The back of a nonfiction book lists a bibliography. What does this mean?

• A summary of each chapter

• A list of books the author used

• A picture of the author’s bookshelf

• A timeline of the author’s life

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In a dystopian novel, people lose their civil liberties. What are they losing?

• Their ability to eat

• Their freedom as citizens

• Their homes and pets

• Their library cards

In a sci-fi story, a disease becomes an epidemic. What does that mean?

• It spreads among many people

• It affects only animals

• It’s a small local issue

• It cures people quickly

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

A character confides a secret in their best friend. What are they doing?

• Keeping it to themselves

• Telling it in trust

• Writing it in a journal

• Yelling it out loud

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The hero is brought before the judicial council. What does “judicial” relate to?

• Magic rules

• Physical strength

• Laws and justice

• School regulations

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

In a war story, rebels try to liberate a city. What are they doing?

• Locking the city down

• Freeing the city from control

• Moving people out

• Decorating the city center

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

You’re reading a story where the narrator knows everything. Who is the narrator?

• A person who draws pictures

• The writer’s editor

• The person telling the story

• A character in the background

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

A mystery author writes under a pseudonym. What does that mean?

• They use their real name

• They let someone else write it

• They use a fake name

• They write anonymously

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D