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

The point at the center of a circle

If someone is described as "credible," what does this imply about them?

They are believable or trustworthy

Which of the following best uses the word "radiate" in context?

The sun radiates heat and light to the Earth.

The merchant radiated his goods to the customers.

The theory radiated from the scientist's mind.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "luminescent."

The luminescent stone glowed in the dark cave.

The luminescent merchant sold many goods.

The luminescent theory was hard to believe.

The luminescent arch was made of stone.

Which sentence best shows the meaning of "archrival"?

The archrival was the main opponent in the championship.

The archrival was a minor competitor.

The archrival was a helpful friend.

The archrival was a new student.

In which context is the word "fertile" used correctly?

The fertile soil produced abundant crops.

The fertile merchant sold many goods.

The fertile stone was hard and cold.

The fertile theory was full of light.

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the use of "-petri-" in a scientific context?

The scientist used a petri dish to grow bacteria.

The merchant used a petri to sell goods.

The archrival was petri in the competition.

The theory was petri in nature.

A student reads the sentence: "The merchant was hopeful that the new market would increase his sales." Which two roots or suffixes are present in the underlined words, and what do they mean?

-mercan- (trade), -ful (full of)

-lum- (light), -ile (capable of)

-cred- (believe), -arch- (chief)

-petri- (stone), -theor- (idea)

A scientist is developing a new theory about how light travels. Which vocabulary roots from the list would be most relevant to describe her work, and why?

-theor- and -lum-, because she is forming an idea about light.

-arch- and -petri-, because she is the chief scientist and works with rocks.

-mercan- and -ile, because she is trading ideas and is capable.

-cred- and -ful, because she is believable and full of hope.

A story describes a character who is "petrified" during a thunderstorm. Using your knowledge of roots, what does this word suggest about the character's reaction, and why?

The character is turned to stone with fear, because "-petri-" means stone.

The character is full of hope, because "-ful" means full of.

The character is chief among others, because "arch-" means chief.

The character is surrounded, because "circum-" means around.

Exploring Vocabulary Roots and Affixes

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English

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10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

L.4.4B, L.3.4B, RI.9-10.4

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the prefix "circum-" mean in the word "circumnavigate"?

Under

Around

Before

Against

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The root "-cred-" in the word "incredible" most nearly means:

Believe

Write

See

Move

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word uses the root "-lum-" to refer to something related to light?

Luminary

Merchant

Archway

Petri

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The suffix "-ile" in the word "fertile" suggests that something is:

Capable of

Full of

Opposed to

Lacking

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The prefix "arch-" in "archenemy" means:

New

Chief or principal

Small

False

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words contains the root "-radi-" and is related to sending out energy?

Radiate

Merchant

Theorist

Fertile

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The root "-theor-" in "theoretical" is most closely related to:

Practice

Idea or speculation

Light

Stone

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

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Exploring Vocabulary Roots and Affixes

20 questions

What does the prefix "circum-" mean in the word "circumnavigate"?

The root "-cred-" in the word "incredible" most nearly means:

Which word uses the root "-lum-" to refer to something related to light?

The suffix "-ile" in the word "fertile" suggests that something is:

The prefix "arch-" in "archenemy" means:

Which of the following words contains the root "-radi-" and is related to sending out energy?

The root "-theor-" in "theoretical" is most closely related to:

The root "-petri-" in "petrify" is associated with:

The suffix "-ful" in "hopeful" means:

The root "-mercan-" or "-merchan-" in "merchant" is related to:

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