The Word Within the Word – List #1

What is the meaning of the root 'ante'?

• before

• after

• against

• under

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 is an example of a word using the root 'anti'?

• Antibody

• Bicycle

• Comfort

• Deposit

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root 'bi' means _____

• two

• three

• four

• one

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the origin of the root 'circum'?

• Latin

• Greek

• Sanskrit

• French

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which root means 'together'?

• com

• de

• mal

• semi

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root 'de' means _____

• down

• up

• across

• before

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 is an example of the root 'dis'?

• Dissonant

• Equinox

• Subtract

• Tricycle

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root 'equi' means _____

• equal

• different

• small

• fast

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the origin of the root 'extra'?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which root means 'between'?

• intra

• inter

• intro

• post

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B