Exploring Matri/Matern Roots

What is the meaning of the root word "matri/matern"?

• Father or male

• Mother or related to mother

• Child or offspring

• Family or household

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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 is derived from the root "matri/matern"?

• Patriarch

• Maternity

• Fraternity

• Paternity

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Choose the word that is NOT related to the root "matri/matern".

• Matron

• Maternal

• Matrix

• Patron

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the word "maternal" mean?

• Related to a father

• Related to a mother

• Related to a child

• Related to a sibling

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence correctly uses a word derived from "matri/matern"?

• The paternal side of my family lives in Canada.

• She took maternity leave after her baby was born.

• The fraternity organized a charity event.

• He is the patriarch of the family.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Select the word that best completes the sentence: "The hospital has a special _______ ward for mothers and newborns."

• paternal

• maternal

• fraternal

• patronal

Which of the following best explains why "matron" is related to the root "matri/matern"?

• It refers to a young girl.

• It refers to a woman, especially one in a motherly role.

• It refers to a male leader.

• It refers to a child.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word would you use to describe a society where mothers or women have authority?

• Patriarchy

• Matriarchy

• Fraternity

• Sorority

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Given the root "matri/matern," explain how the meaning of "matrimony" connects to the root.

• Matrimony is related to the role of mothers in marriage and family.

• Matrimony is about the relationship between brothers.

• Matrimony is about the leadership of fathers.

• Matrimony is unrelated to family roles.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Imagine you are writing a story about a hospital. Use a word derived from "matri/matern" in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The doctor visited the pediatric ward every morning.

• The nurse worked in the maternity ward, caring for new mothers and their babies.

• The chef prepared meals for the hospital staff.

• The security guard checked the entrance at night.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A