WorksheetsWord Wise Unit 4 Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A_________________ , which is about 9.54 trillion kilometers, is a unit used to measure how far stars are from the earth.
a)
isotope
b)
molecule
c)
light-year
d)
oxygen
2.
Humans must breathe the element_________________ , which makes up 21 percent of
the earth's atmosphere.
the earth's atmosphere.
a)
oxygen
b)
phosphorus
c)
molecule
d)
static
3.
The Apollo rockets went to the moon for ____________ exploration.
a)
comet
b)
ellipse
c)
lunar
d)
solstice
4.
The nonmetallic element _____________ is used to make matches.
a)
molecule
b)
phosphorus
c)
oxygen
d)
isotope
5.
A(n) ___________is an atom that contains the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
a)
isotope
b)
comet
c)
solstice
d)
molecule
6.
A ________ of water has two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
a)
molecule
b)
solstice
c)
light-year
d)
elipse
7.
Bill used his telescope to see the _____________ , a small icy body from the outer solar system, streaking across the sky.
a)
oxygen
b)
lunar
c)
isotope
d)
comet
8.
Our school's oval running track is shaped like an _______________
a)
ellipse
b)
solstice
c)
molecule
d)
lunar
9.
When a body is not moving, it is ____________________
a)
ellipse
b)
phosphorus
c)
lunar
d)
static
10.
Nitrogen is an element that occurs in all living things.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
The mass of an object is the amount of material it contains.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
An electron is a particle that has a negative charge.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
A meteorite comes from a volcanic eruption.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Hydrogen is the heaviest and most complex of all the elements.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
A neutron is a particle that has a negative electrical charge.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Light, which has no mass and takes up no space, is an example of matter.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
At the time of an equinox, day and night have different lengths.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
An atom has a positively charged nucleus.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
The magnitude of a star is a measure of its brightness.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
An element is composed of atoms that are chemically alike.
a)
metallic ore
b)
living organism
c)
basic substance
d)
neutron
21.
A constellation of stars forms a figure or design in the sky.
a)
arrangement
b)
movement
c)
planet
d)
galaxy
22.
A jet plane, which travels several hundred miles per hour, has a much greater velocity than a car, which can travel just over one hundred miles per hour.
a)
vibration
b)
altitude
c)
temperature
d)
speed
23.
A proton is part of the nucleus of an atom.
a)
precious metal
b)
charged particle
c)
basic element
d)
radio wave
24.
You must overcome your cravings for sweets if you want to lose weight.
a)
explain
b)
debate
c)
conquer
d)
feed
25.
Censorship of the press is a way to keep information out of the news.
a)
silencing
b)
publishing
c)
reply
d)
freedom
26.
The sheets bad a shiny finish and a silken feeling.
a)
nubby
b)
smooth
c)
coarse
d)
fuzzy
27.
Some people who live alone wish they had more companionship.
a)
furniture
b)
clothes
c)
friendship
d)
money
28.
The longest day of the year occurs on the summer_________________ , one of two times
during the year when the sun is farthest from the equator.
during the year when the sun is farthest from the equator.
a)
phosphorus
b)
solstice
c)
ellipse
d)
lunar
29.
Choose the prefix or suffix of the word, and it's meaning.
OVERCOME
OVERCOME
a)
OVER- / above
b)
OVER- / resembling
30.
Choose the prefix or suffix of the word, and it's meaning.
FORECAST
FORECAST
a)
FORE- / after
b)
FORE- / before
31.
Choose the prefix or suffix of the word, and it's meaning.
FORERUNNER
FORERUNNER
a)
FORE- / before
b)
FORE- / after
32.
Choose the prefix or suffix of the word, and it's meaning.
SILKEN
SILKEN
a)
-EN / made of or resembling
b)
-EN / less than
33.
Choose the prefix or suffix of the word, and it's meaning.
EARTHEN
EARTHEN
a)
-EN / made of or resembling
b)
-EN / more than
34.
Choose the prefix or suffix of the word, and it's meaning.
SELF-DISCIPLINE
SELF-DISCIPLINE
a)
SELF- / oneself
b)
SELF- / condition
35.
Choose the prefix or suffix of the word, and it's meaning.
SELF-EXPRESSION
SELF-EXPRESSION
a)
SELF- / condition
b)
SELF- / oneself
36.
Choose the prefix or suffix of the word, and it's meaning.
BOREDOM
BOREDOM
a)
-DOM / condition
b)
-DOM / made of
37.
Choose the prefix or suffix of the word, and it's meaning.
UNDERPRIVILEGED
UNDERPRIVILEGED
a)
UNDER- / less than
b)
UNDER- / resembling
38.
Choose the prefix or suffix of the word, and it's meaning.
QUARRELSOME
QUARRELSOME
a)
-SOME / tending to be
b)
-SOME / before
39.
Choose the correct word, and it's Greek root.
The remorseful student offered an (apology / episode) for disturbing the class.
The remorseful student offered an (apology / episode) for disturbing the class.
a)
APOLOGY / pol
b)
EPISODE / od
c)
APOLOGY / log
d)
EPISODE / iso
40.
Choose the correct word, and it's Greek root.
The (methodical / metropolitan) bus company is adding new routes to serve more parts of the city.
The (methodical / metropolitan) bus company is adding new routes to serve more parts of the city.
a)
METHODICAL / od
b)
METROPOLITAN / poli
c)
METHODICAL / ic
d)
METROPOLITAN / metro
41.
Choose the correct word, and it's Greek root.
Jim designed a colorful (logo / period) for his company and used it on his stationery and business cards.
Jim designed a colorful (logo / period) for his company and used it on his stationery and business cards.
a)
LOGO / go
b)
PERIOD / per
c)
LOGO / log
d)
PERIOD / ri
42.
Choose the correct word, and it's Greek root.
A (logical / metropolitan) explanation is based on reason and facts.
A (logical / metropolitan) explanation is based on reason and facts.
a)
LOGICAL / log
b)
METROPOLITAN / metro
c)
LOGICAL /cal
d)
METROPOLITAN / tan
43.
Choose the correct word, and it's Greek root.
I can't wait to see the new (episode / policy) of my favorite television series.
I can't wait to see the new (episode / policy) of my favorite television series.
a)
EPISODE / epi
b)
POLICY / poli
c)
EPISODE / od
d)
POLICY / cy
44.
Choose the correct word, and it's Greek root.
Angela built a fence along the (period/perimeter) of her yard.
Angela built a fence along the (period/perimeter) of her yard.
a)
PERIOD / per
b)
PERIMETER / meter
c)
PERIOD / od
d)
PERIMETER / peri
45.
Choose the correct word, and it's Greek root.
After the spring rains, the garden went through a (metropolis / period) of rapid growth during the summer months.
After the spring rains, the garden went through a (metropolis / period) of rapid growth during the summer months.
a)
PERIOD / peri
b)
METROPOLIS / metro
c)
PERIOD / iod
d)
METROPOLIS / polis
46.
Choose the correct word, and it's Greek root.
You should contact the (apology / police) about the vandalism in the park.
You should contact the (apology / police) about the vandalism in the park.
a)
APOLOGY / log
b)
POLICE / poli
c)
APOLOGY / apo
d)
POLICE / lice
47.
Choose the correct word, and it's Greek root.
(Methodical / Periodically), my uncle comes for a visit.
(Methodical / Periodically), my uncle comes for a visit.
a)
METHODICAL / cal
b)
PERIODICALLY / od
c)
METHODICAL / method
d)
PERIODICALLY / peri
48.
Choose the correct word, and it's Greek root.
Does this company have a written (apology / policy) about absences?
Does this company have a written (apology / policy) about absences?
a)
APOLOGY / log
b)
POLICY / poli
c)
APOLOGY / apo
d)
POLICY / cy
49.
Choose the correct word, and it's Greek root.
The (metropolitan / methodical) knitter followed the pattern step by step.
The (metropolitan / methodical) knitter followed the pattern step by step.
a)
METROPOLITAN / metro
b)
METHODICAL / od
c)
METROPOLITAN / poli
d)
METHODICAL / od
50.
Choose the correct word, and it's Greek root.
I want to live in a large (logo / metropolis), but my parents prefer the country
I want to live in a large (logo / metropolis), but my parents prefer the country
a)
LOGO / log
b)
METROPOLIS / poli
c)
LOGO / go
d)
METROPOLIS / metro
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