Worksheet Questions: Context Clues and Greek & Latin Roots

Read each sentence carefully. Choose the best meaning of the underlined word based on its context. Sentence: The hummingbird moved swiftly from one flower to another, barely visible to the human eye.

• Slowly

• Quickly

• Lazily

• Carefully

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Read each sentence carefully. Choose the best meaning of the underlined word based on its context. Sentence: The drone began to hover above the crowd, remaining in the same spot for several minutes.

• Fly away

• Stay suspended in one place

• Crash suddenly

• Move in circles

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Read each sentence carefully. Choose the best meaning of the underlined word based on its context. Sentence: The rabbit tried to dart across the road before the car approached.

• Walk slowly

• Run quickly and suddenly

• Hide quietly

• Jump high

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read each sentence carefully. Choose the best meaning of the underlined word based on its context. Sentence: The villagers feared the dreaded storm that had destroyed homes in the past.

• Celebrated

• Feared greatly

• Ignored

• Welcomed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Read each sentence carefully. Choose the best meaning of the underlined word based on its context. Sentence: She remained aloof during the party, standing in the corner and avoiding conversation.

• Friendly and outgoing

• Distant and detached

• Excited and cheerful

• Nervous and shy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Each question gives you a root and its meaning. Use the sentence and the root meaning to determine the meaning of the word. Root: celer (Latin) = swift, quick. Sentence: The cheetah’s celerity amazed the researchers as it sprinted across the savannah. What does celerity mean?

• Slowness

• Quickness

• Strength

• Calmness

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Each question gives you a root and its meaning. Use the sentence and the root meaning to determine the meaning of the word. Root: terr (Latin) = earth. Sentence: The volcanic eruption caused terrain changes that altered the landscape. What does terrain mean?

• A type of animal

• Land or ground

• A weather pattern

• A mountain peak

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Each question gives you a root and its meaning. Use the sentence and the root meaning to determine the meaning of the word. Root: aero (Greek) = air. Sentence: The engineer designed an aerodynamic car to reduce wind resistance. What does aerodynamic mean?

• Related to water movement

• Related to air and motion

• Related to heat and energy

• Related to earth and soil

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Each question gives you a root and its meaning. Use the sentence and the root meaning to determine the meaning of the word. Root: mort (Latin) = death. Sentence: The knight feared his mortality during the dangerous battle. What does mortality mean?

• Ability to live forever

• State of being mortal or subject to death

• Strength and courage

• A type of weapon

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Each question gives you a root and its meaning. Use the sentence and the root meaning to determine the meaning of the word. Root: bene (Latin) = good, well. Sentence: The charity provided beneficial resources to families in need. What does beneficial mean?

• Harmful

• Helpful or good

• Neutral

• Dangerous

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B