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Prestwick House VII Unit 4 - Greek & Latin Roots

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The roots "reg" and "reig" mean...

a)

king

b)

to conquer

c)

powerful; to be able

d)

to rule; house

2.

The roots "poss" and "pot" mean...

a)

king

b)

to conquer

c)

powerful; to be able

d)

to rule; house

3.

The root "vict" means...

a)

king

b)

to conquer

c)

powerful; to be able

d)

to rule; house

4.

The root "dom" means...

a)

king

b)

to conquer

c)

powerful; to be able

d)

to rule; house

5.

The homeless man looked out of place in the regal mansion. Regal means...

a)

of or like a king or queen

b)

winning or succeeding

c)

wanting to own or control; jealous

d)

very strong or powerful

6.

Because they were victorious against their enemies, the villagers were able to keep their land. Victorious means...

a)

of or like a king or queen

b)

winning or succeeding

c)

wanting to own or control; jealous

d)

very strong or powerful

7.

Joe shared most things, but he was possessive of his favorite ball. Possessive means...

a)

of or like a king or queen

b)

winning or succeeding

c)

wanting to own or control; jealous

d)

very strong or powerful

8.

The smell of the skunk was very potent; we could smell it from miles away. Potent means...

a)

of or like a king or queen

b)

winning or succeeding

c)

wanting to own or control; jealous

d)

very strong or powerful

9.

Everyone agrees, the Chicago Bulls' reign over the NBA in the 90's was largely due to Michael Jordan. Reign means...

a)

authority; rule

b)

the murder of a king

c)

an area ruled or controlled

d)

a home

10.

In Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Macbeth committed regicide when he murder Duncan (the king), which was thought to be the worst possible crime at that time. Regicide means...

a)

authority; rule

b)

the murder of a king

c)

an area ruled or controlled

d)

a home

11.

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the dominion of the United States at the time. Dominion means...

a)

authority; rule

b)

the murder of a king

c)

an area ruled or controlled

d)

a home

12.

The winding driveway led us to his domicile situated on top of the steep hill. Domicile means...

a)

authority; rule

b)

the murder of a king

c)

an area ruled or controlled

d)

a home

13.

Just because you are president, doesn't mean you are omnipotent; there are checks and balances within the government. Omnipotent means...

a)

ruling all; all-powerful

b)

to find guilty

c)

to force to leave

d)

to rule completely

14.

In the United States, you are innocent until proven and convicted of a crime. Convict means...

a)

ruling all; all-powerful

b)

to find guilty

c)

to force to leave

d)

to rule completely

15.

His landlord has threatened to evict him if he doesn't pay the rent soon. Evict means...

a)

ruling all; all-powerful

b)

to find guilty

c)

to force to leave

d)

to rule completely

16.

The Chicago Bulls dominated the NBA in the 90's, winning 6 championships. Dominate means...

a)

ruling all; all-powerful

b)

to find guilty

c)

to force to leave

d)

to rule completely