Root Words and Their Meanings Quiz

What is the root word in the term "echolocation"?

• echo

• location

• lo

• cation

Which of the following words contains the root word "long"?

• longitude

• logic

• longing

• language

What does the root word "echo" mean?

• Sound

• Light

• Water

• Earth

Which of the following is the best definition of the word "longitude"?

• The distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees

• The height above sea level

• The distance north or south of the equator

• The measurement of temperature

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the root word "echo".

• The echo in the cave repeated our voices.

• The echo was a type of tree.

• The echo ran quickly across the field.

• The echo tasted sweet.

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "longitude"?

• The longitude of Paris is about 2° East.

• The longitude of the mountain is very high.

• The longitude of the river is very deep.

• The longitude of the apple is red.

Given the word "echocardiogram," what can you infer about its meaning based on the root word "echo"?

• It is a test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart.

• It is a test that measures blood sugar.

• It is a test that checks eyesight.

• It is a test that measures temperature.

If you know the root word "long" means "length," what might the word "elongate" mean?

• To make something longer

• To make something heavier

• To make something brighter

• To make something louder

Analyze the word "echolalia." Using your knowledge of the root "echo," what does this word most likely refer to?

• The repetition of sounds or words

• The study of lakes

• The measurement of temperature

• The process of digestion

Using the root word "long," which of the following sentences uses a word with this root correctly?

• The longitude lines help sailors navigate the seas.

• The longhorn ran across the field.

• The longing for summer was strong.

• The language was difficult to learn.