Worksheets6th Grade Root Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following roots means "to build or form?"
a)
script
b)
scrib
c)
struct
d)
cent
2.
Which word below best represents the use of the root meaning "sound?"
a)
scribe
b)
portable
c)
phonograph
d)
bell
3.
Select the following root that you would most likely find in a word that means "to measure."
a)
min
b)
meter
c)
mis
d)
mit
4.
The root "pod/ped" means which of the following?
a)
to carry
b)
feet
c)
to put something into
d)
to measure
5.
Which of the following roots has the meaning "to carry?"
a)
port
b)
struct
c)
ped
d)
pod
6.
Which of the following words best represent the meaning "little or small?"
a)
misfit
b)
mission
c)
misquote
d)
minute
7.
Which of the following roots best conveys the meaning "to send?"
a)
scrib
b)
rupt
c)
mit
d)
phon
8.
Select the following root that you would most likely find in a word that means "to look or see."
a)
spect
b)
struct
c)
rupt
d)
scrib
9.
If you were to create a word that means "to write", which of the following roots would you use in your word to help you convey that meaning?
a)
rupt
b)
script
c)
scrub
d)
scan
10.
The root "rupt" means which of the following?
a)
to send
b)
to carry
c)
build or form
d)
to break or fracture
11.
"JaShaun had to take a very important test today in Language Arts class. He was very concerned because he has difficulty seeing when he reads for long periods of time. He told his best friend that he wished he hadn't forgotten to bring his ______________________ to school."
Based on the context which of the following words would be the BEST word to use in the blank?
Based on the context which of the following words would be the BEST word to use in the blank?
a)
transcript
b)
transmission
c)
spectacles
d)
instructions
12.
In the following sentence which word best conveys the meaning "to break or fracture?"
The archeologist had to inspect the inscription on the structure of the tomb after the eruption of the volcano.
The archeologist had to inspect the inscription on the structure of the tomb after the eruption of the volcano.
a)
eruption
b)
structure
c)
inscription
d)
inspect
13.
Mr. Meadows often uses his megaphone at recess to interrupt student's play to give instructions to inspect the playground for students who are about to be transported home.
Which of the following words in the sentence above represents the use of a root that means "sound?"
Which of the following words in the sentence above represents the use of a root that means "sound?"
a)
transported
b)
instructions
c)
interrupt
d)
megaphone
14.
The office transmitted a message over the intercom that Lindsey would need to be transported home because of the results of her elevated temperature.
In the above sentence which of the following words best conveys the meaning "to carry?"
In the above sentence which of the following words best conveys the meaning "to carry?"
a)
temperature
b)
transported
c)
intercom
d)
transmitted
15.
Normally, I do not mind the noise the announcements emit, but the cacophony from the last one was like a missile that threatened to rupture our eardrums!
Which of the following words from the sentence above best represent the use of the root meaning "send?"
Which of the following words from the sentence above best represent the use of the root meaning "send?"
a)
emit
b)
cacophony
c)
missile
d)
rupture
16.
In the sentence below please select the BEST meaning for the word minuscule.
We had a minuscule spot to display our goods at the fair.
We had a minuscule spot to display our goods at the fair.
a)
a good spot
b)
a large spot
c)
a beautiful spot
d)
a very small spot
17.
The school was building a track around the perimeter of our school, but an obstruction was delaying its completion.
Please select the BEST meaning of the word obstruction as used in the above sentence.
Please select the BEST meaning of the word obstruction as used in the above sentence.
a)
to measure something
b)
to get in the way of building
c)
to run on foot
d)
to write a permit
18.
The fundraising event would require students to wear a pedometer in order to see who walked the greatest distance.
Which definition below best represents the definition of pedometer as used in the above sentence?
Which definition below best represents the definition of pedometer as used in the above sentence?
a)
to measure the distance one covers on foot
b)
to measure the track
c)
to see how fast one
walks
walks
d)
to see who has the best shoes
19.
After the earthquake the inspector was asked to assess the damage to the structure by describing any repairs needed, and to submit an estimate of how much it was going to cost to complete repairs.
Which of the following words from the above sentence best represents the use of the root that means "to write?"
Which of the following words from the above sentence best represents the use of the root that means "to write?"
a)
inspector
b)
structure
c)
describing
d)
submit
20.
Which of the following words is NOT the best use of a word root that mean "to break or fracture?"
a)
corruptible
b)
bankrupt
c)
infastructure
d)
disruption
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