Vocabulary and Root Words Quiz

Which word best describes someone who is lacking confidence or is shy?

• Diffident

• Fervent

• Effervescent

• Domineering

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the root "Fid/Fide"?

• Faith/Trust

• Life/Spirit

• Please/Appease

• Force/Attack

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

If a person is described as "pusillanimous," what trait do they lack?

• Courage

• Humor

• Passion

• Confidence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following situations best illustrates the word "conflagration"?

• A large forest fire spreading rapidly

• A quiet library

• A peaceful negotiation

• A gentle rain shower

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A government official is accused of "sedition." What is the official being accused of?

• Causing rebellion against the government

• Lacking seriousness

• Being extremely passionate

• Keeping individuals apart

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the root "Dur"?

• hard, lasting

• light, of little weight

• Fire, burn

• Burning, boiling, bubbling

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which root word means "light, of little weight"?

• Ferv

• Flagr

• Lev

• Dur

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

If a word contains the root "Flagr," what is it most likely related to?

• Water

• Fire or burning

• Hardness

• Lightness

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

A scientist describes a chemical reaction as "fervent." Based on the root "Ferv," what does this suggest about the reaction?

• It is very light in weight.

• It is hard and durable.

• It is burning, boiling, or bubbling.

• It is cold and still.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following words would most likely describe something that is "lasting" or "enduring"?

• Levitate

• Durable

• Flagrant

• Fervent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F