ELA 7 Root Words Application

The novice painter was nervous to show her work at the gallery. The word 'novice' comes from the Latin root 'nov' meaning 'new' and the suffix '-ice' meaning 'one who'. Based on this, the word 'novice' means:

• an expert painter

• a new painter

• a famous painter

• a careless painter

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The pediatrician greeted the child with a warm smile. The word 'pediatrician' comes from the Greek root 'ped' meaning 'child' and the suffix '-ian' meaning 'one who'. Based on this, the word 'pediatrician' means:

• one who studies feet

• one who treats children

• one who fears children

• one who teaches children

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The synonym helped clarify the meaning of the unfamiliar word. The word 'synonym' comes from the Greek root 'onym' meaning 'name' and the prefix 'syn-' meaning 'same'. Based on this, the word 'synonym' means:

• a word with the opposite meaning

• a word with the same meaning

• a word with no meaning

• a word used in science

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The inventor created a device that could clean the air. The word 'inventor' comes from the Latin root 'ven' meaning 'to come'. Based on this, the word 'inventor' means:

• one who comes up with ideas

• one who fears ideas

• one who copies ideas

• one who sells ideas

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The minimal effort was enough to pass the test. The root 'min' means 'small'. Based on this, the word 'minimal' means:

• very large

• very small

• very fast

• very slow

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The animator brought the characters to life. The root 'anim' means 'life' or 'spirit'. Based on this, the word 'animator' means:

• one who draws animals

• one who gives life to characters

• one who fears cartoons

• one who copies drawings

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The novice chef struggled to follow the recipe, while the experienced cook moved with ease. Select the word that best represents the meaning 'new':

• novice

• cook

• recipe

• ease

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Her claustrophobia made it difficult to ride in elevators. Select the word that best represents the meaning 'fear':

• elevators

• difficult

• claustrophobia

• ride

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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

The aquarium was filled with colorful fish and coral. Select the word that best represents the meaning 'water':

• filled

• aquarium

• colorful

• coral

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

The orthodontist adjusted the braces carefully. Select the word that best represents the meaning 'tooth':

• adjusted

• carefully

• braces

• orthodontist

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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