Vocabulary Roots and Meanings Quiz

What does the root "-cred-" mean?

• Light

• Believe

• Circle

• Stone

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which prefix means "around"?

• -arch

• -circum

• -petri-

• -ile

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

The root "-lum-" is related to which of the following?

• Light

• Trust

• Rule

• Rock

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the suffix "-ful" mean when added to a word?

• Full of

• Without

• Before

• Small

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

The root "-arch" is best defined as:

• Circle

• Rule or leader

• Light

• Stone

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 means "merchant" or is related to trade?

• Mercantile

• Radiate

• Petrify

• Circumvent

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

If a scientist is studying "petrology," what is she most likely studying?

• Light

• Rocks

• Circles

• Beliefs

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word best fits the meaning "full of hope"?

• Hopeful

• Hopeless

• Hoping

• Hopefuls

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

If something is described as "circumferential," what does it relate to?

• The center

• The area around something

• Light

• Belief

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which word means "to give off rays"?

• Illuminate

• Radiate

• Petrify

• Theorize

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E