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1st 9 weeks roots

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Mono means
a)
ten
b)
one
c)
too many
d)
multi
2.

What is the prefix in the word infield?

a)

infield

b)

field

c)

in

d)

there isn't one

3.

The prefix in in injustice means not. Which word uses the prefix in to mean not also?

a)

inside

b)

interrupt

c)

indescribable

d)

into

4.

The prefix inter means between. What does interact mean?

a)

the actions or behavior between groups

b)

to act on stage

c)

to go between people talking

d)

to go into a place

5.
Define the Root Word "BI"
a)
one
b)
many
c)
twice
d)
third
6.
Define the Root Word "UNI"
a)
two
b)
three
c)
twice
d)
one
7.
Define the Root Word "AB"
a)
before, in front of
b)
away, to
c)
away, from 
d)
from, to
8.
A root word is 
a)
the primary word within a larger word.
b)
an affix placed in the beginning of a word
c)
an affix placed at the end of a word
d)
an unknown word
9.
The meaning of "omni" is
a)
all/every
b)
chief/first/rule
c)
say/speak
d)
foot/feet
10.
Many Root words come from which language? 
a)
English
b)
French
c)
Greek/Latin
d)
Spanish/English
11.
toward, to
a)
ab-
b)
ad-
c)
pro-
d)
in-
12.

Alone, lonely

a)

Sal

b)

Sul

c)

Sel

d)

Sol

13.
If you can write with both hands you are...
a)
advanced
b)
admirable
c)
ambidextrous
d)
ambiguous
14.

together, with

a)

poly

b)

tri

c)

quad

d)

con, com

15.
If somebody has to "abjure"  something, they need to _____ it
a)
do
b)
be away from 
c)
study
d)
work harder at
16.
Which of the following words best mean together and with?
a)
biannual
b)
depart
c)
connect
d)
disperse
17.
Define the Root Word "EX"
a)
out, from
b)
besides, alongside
c)
one
d)
under, from below
18.
What is the meaning of the root word "dis"?
a)
apart
b)
together 
c)
distance
d)
disorder 
19.
What is the meaning of the word "defrost" Hint: frost is ice or freezing
a)
to freeze
b)
opposite of frost
c)
to freeze again
d)
to freeze before
20.
Meaning of prefix
de-
a)
opposite
b)
not
c)
over
d)
before
21.
A conversation between two or more people; words shared between people
a)
dialogue
b)
analogy
c)
prologue 
d)
eulogy
22.
In our history class, we had the opportunity to construct a three dimensional timeline in __________ order.
a)
credible
b)
chronicle
c)
creditor
d)
chronological
23.
Name the scientist who studies living things
a)
biographer
b)
neuribiologist
c)
autobiographer
d)
biologist
24.
A door that opens by itself is called what?
a)
An automatic door
b)
An auditory door
c)
An astronomical door
d)
An additional door
25.
The story of a real person's life written by that person is called what?
a)
Biology
b)
Biohazard
c)
Biography
d)
Autobiography
26.
What does it mean to add water to something? 
a)
hydraulic
b)
dehydrated
c)
hydrate
27.
When you ______ to something, you change in order to become used to what is new.
a)
Aspire
b)
Arrange
c)
Adapt
d)
Audition
28.

to cause (someone or something) to become dishonest or immoral; to cause a change for the worse.

a)

erupt

b)

corrupt

c)

interrupt

d)

disrupt

29.
a railway in which the track consists of a single rail, typically elevated
a)
monorail
b)
monotone
c)
monopoly
d)
monochromatic
30.
Many dinosaurs were considered to be ______________ because they ate both plants and animals.
a)
Omniscient
b)
Omnivore
c)
Omnipotent
d)
Hungry
31.
compatible
a)
to feel sorry for someone, something, or a stituation
b)
able to live together and get along
c)
a place where people live together
d)
a group of people who meet together to discuss a topic
32.
feeling down, alone or sad
a)
sole
b)
desolate
33.
If an event is biannual, it happens...
a)
twice a year
b)
twice a month
c)
twice a week
34.
Amphibious animals can...
a)
survive in hot and cold climates
b)
do the dlow shuffle
c)
live in land and water 
35.

The word disagree means to not agree. What does the word dissimilar mean?

a)

similar, or the same

b)

to look alike

c)

to not be similar, to be different

d)

to not smile

36.

The term "interstate" would mean what?

a)

Position of states

b)

Many states

c)

Within states

d)

Between/across states

37.

lum-/lumin- (illuminate, luminaire, lumin, bioluminescence)

a)

light

b)

moon

c)

sun

d)

waves

38.
What is the meaning of "luc" in the word "lucid"?
a)
Air
b)
Light
c)
Clear
d)
Shine
39.
Which word is the layer of earth in which we live with all other living things?
a)
biosphere
b)
vivisection
c)
revial
d)
biology
40.
A watch or clock that measures time precisely.
a)
synchronize
b)
chronometer
c)
chronological
d)
chronicle
41.
a short section added to the end of a book; a short poem or speech given to the audience at the end of a play
a)
epilogue
b)
monologue
c)
logbook 
d)
analogy
42.
an introductory chapter at the beginning of the book or play
a)
dialogue
b)
epilogue
c)
prologue
d)
logbook
43.
hydro bio
a)
two
b)
water life
44.
Exclude means
a)
deny someone access to a place, group or priviledge
b)
to remove someone from a place or power
c)
to commend someone for outstanding work
d)
take someone away from the clude
45.
What is the definition of the root words "log,logue"
a)
step
b)
foot
c)
word
d)
break
46.
A __________ is a tool or device that automatically controls the temperature. 
a)
thermometer
b)
thermostat
c)
thermal
d)
thermodynamic
47.
In the winter, I like to snuggle under my _________ blanket to keep warm. 
a)
thermal
b)
thermos
c)
thermometer 
d)
thermostat
48.

The recipe calls to defrost chicken before cooking it. What does defrost mean?

a)

to take the cold away

b)

to cook it

c)

to eat it

d)

to freeze it

49.
persuade someone not to take a particular course of action
a)
condemnation
b)
conviction
c)
dissuaded
d)
lackadaisical
50.

to send out of the country; to expel from the country

a)

deport

b)

depress

c)

decline

d)

decay

51.

An example of a unicycle...

a)
b)
c)
d)
52.

Unidirectional means ____________________________.

a)

A fork in the road

b)

operating or moving in one direction

c)

a three lane highway

d)

a dead end