Graph/Gram Greek Root Quiz

What is the definition of 'Anagram'?

• A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another.

• A word that has the opposite meaning of another.

• A word that sounds the same as another but has a different meaning.

• A word formed by combining the first letters of a series of words.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the definition of 'Calligraphy'?

• The art of beautiful handwriting.

• A type of ancient sculpture.

• A form of traditional dance.

• A method of cooking.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the definition of 'Centigram'?

• A metric unit of mass equal to one hundredth of a gram.

• A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

• A metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter.

• A metric unit of temperature equal to one hundredth of a degree.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

Fill in the blank: ________ means relating to the structure of populations.

• Demographic

• Geographic

• Economic

• Linguistic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Fill in the blank: A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something is called a ________.

• Diagram

• Paragraph

• Equation

• Table

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Fill in the blank: A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way is called an ________.

• Epigram

• Epitaph

• Elegy

• Eulogy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Fill in the blank: The set of rules that explain how words are used in a language is called ________.

• Grammar

• Alphabet

• Vocabulary

• Pronunciation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the meaning of the word 'Graphic'?

• Relating to visual art, especially involving drawing, engraving, or lettering.

• Pertaining to sound and music only.

• Describing mathematical equations.

• Referring to physical exercise routines.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What is the meaning of the word 'Graphite'?

• A form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant.

• A type of metal used in construction.

• A rare gemstone found in volcanoes.

• A synthetic plastic used in packaging.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'Topography'?

• The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.

• The study of weather patterns.

• The measurement of population growth.

• The process of rock formation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4