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Prestwick House VII Unit 1-5 Review - Greek & Latin Roots

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 38mins

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Class
Date
1.

The roots "fac", "fic", and "fect" mean...

a)

to make; to do

b)

to do; to drive

c)

to work

d)

to work; to perform

2.

The roots "act" and "ag" mean...

a)

to make; to do

b)

to do; to drive

c)

to work

d)

to work; to perform

3.

The root "oper" means...

a)

to make; to do

b)

to do; to drive

c)

to work

d)

to work; to perform

4.

The root "funct" means...

a)

to make; to do

b)

to do; to drive

c)

to work

d)

to work; to perform

5.

Turning in a facsimile of another person's work will earn you a detention. Facsimile means...

a)

a copy; an imitation

b)

a feeling of love or liking; a tender feeling

c)

a list of things to do

d)

something that goes wrong; a problem

6.

As a stranger to human affection, he'd never quite gotten used to her hugs. Affection means...

a)

a copy; an imitation

b)

a feeling of love or liking; a tender feeling

c)

a list of things to do

d)

something that goes wrong; a problem

7.

My favorite days are when the only task on the agenda is to read. Agenda means...

a)

a copy; an imitation

b)

a feeling of love or liking; a tender feeling

c)

a list of things to do

d)

something that goes wrong; a problem

8.

Technology is likely to malfunction, but it's a good thing we know how to problem solve to fix any issues. Malfunction means...

a)

a copy; an imitation

b)

a feeling of love or liking; a tender feeling

c)

a list of things to do

d)

something that goes wrong; a problem

9.

I could not buy lunch because my lunch account was deficient of the necessary funds. Deficient means...

a)

not having enough; lacking

b)

not working; not able to be fixed or cured

c)

in working order

d)

no longer working; no longer active

10.

This type of virus could potentially make the computers inoperable. Inoperable means...

a)

not having enough; lacking

b)

not working; not able to be fixed or cured

c)

in working order

d)

no longer working; no longer active

11.

The new airport should be fully operational by next year. Operational means...

a)

not having enough; lacking

b)

not working; not able to be fixed or cured

c)

in working order

d)

no longer working; no longer active

12.

Ron's wand was defunct because it snapped in half. Defunct means...

a)

not having enough; lacking

b)

not working; not able to be fixed or cured

c)

in working order

d)

no longer working; no longer active

13.

Because heights petrify me, I will never get on a plane. Petrify means...

a)

to scare; to frighten

b)

to be enough

c)

to carry out

d)

to solidify; to clump or clot

14.

A handwritten note will usually suffice for a heartfelt thank you. Suffice means...

a)

to scare; to frighten

b)

to be enough

c)

to carry out

d)

to solidify; to clump or clot

15.

The realtor and the happy couple met to transact the sale of their new home. Transact means...

a)

to scare; to frighten

b)

to be enough

c)

to carry out

d)

to solidify; to clump or clot

16.

Over time the milk will coagulate and become a bottle of disgusting chunks. Coagulate means...

a)

to scare; to frighten

b)

to be enough

c)

to carry out

d)

to solidify; to clump or clot

17.

The country agreed to cooperate with the other nations on the trade agreement. Cooperate means...

a)

to scare; to frighten

b)

to work with; to be helpful to

c)

to carry out

d)

to solidify; to clump or clot

18.

The roots "pos" and "pon" mean...

a)

to put, to place

b)

to stay, to remain

c)

to stand; to stay

d)

to do; to drive

19.

The roots "stat" and "stan" mean...

a)

to put, to place

b)

to stay, to remain

c)

to stand; to stay

d)

to make; to do

20.

The root "man" means...

a)

to put, to place

b)

to stay, to remain

c)

to stand; to stay

d)

to work

21.

Please deposit your library book in the drop box only if you are finished; otherwise, keep reading! Deposit means...

a)

to put down; to drop

b)

the makeup of something

c)

an idea put forth; a suggestion

d)

one who goes against; a rival

22.

The composition of the best s'mores is graham crackers, chocolate, and a toasted marshmallow. Composition means...

a)

something left over

b)

the makeup of something

c)

an idea put forth; a suggestion

d)

one who goes against; a rival

23.

Dad made us a proposition: finish our chores and we could go fishing. Proposition means...

a)

something left over

b)

the makeup of something

c)

an idea put forth; a suggestion

d)

one who goes against; a rival

24.

A battle is only truly won when the opponent believes he's been beaten. Opponent means...

a)

something left over

b)

the makeup of something

c)

an idea put forth; a suggestion

d)

one who goes against; a rival

25.

The only remnant of our steak dinner was the bone. Remnant means...

a)

something left over

b)

the makeup of something

c)

an idea put forth; a suggestion

d)

one who goes against; a rival

26.

The impermanent nature of life means we must keep learning and keep growing. Impermanent means...

a)

not lasting forever

b)

standing still; not moving

c)

something that stays the same

d)

a condition or situation

27.

Mosquitoes prefer stationary water to breed in. Stationary means...

a)

not lasting forever

b)

standing still; not moving

c)

something that stays the same

d)

a condition or situation

28.

The constant noise of the construction going on next door made it difficult to sleep. Constant means...

a)

not lasting forever

b)

standing still; not moving

c)

something that stays the same

d)

a condition or situation

29.

What is the status of the water: is it frozen or a liquid? Status means...

a)

not lasting forever

b)

standing still; not moving

c)

something that stays the same

d)

a condition or situation

30.

Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely where you start. Circumstance means...

a)

not lasting forever

b)

the condition surrounding something; a situation

c)

something that stays the same

d)

a condition or situation

31.

The roots "cap, capt, cip" mean...

a)

to seize, to grasp, to take

b)

to seize

c)

to take, to use up, to buy

d)

to seize, to take, to get

32.

The root "prehend" means...

a)

to seize, to grasp, to take

b)

to seize

c)

to take, to use up, to buy

d)

to seize, to take, to get

33.

The roots "sum, sump" mean...

a)

to seize, to grasp, to take

b)

to seize

c)

to take, to use up, to buy

d)

to seize, to take, to get

34.

The roots "rapt, rap" mean...

a)

to seize, to grasp, to take

b)

to seize

c)

to take, to use up, to buy

d)

to seize, to take, to get

35.

Dave didn't have the capacity to forgive his sister after all the teasing she put him through. Capacity means...

a)

to understand

b)

an ability; potential

c)

to charm

d)

a belief accepted as true

36.

The book captivated the students so much that is was the only thing they ever talked about. Captivate means...

a)

an ability; potential

b)

to interest greatly; to charm

c)

to seize; to arrest

d)

very luxurious or rich.

37.

Elizabeth was thrilled to be the recipient of the front-row tickets to the show. Recipient means...

a)

to understand

b)

having too much confidence

c)

a belief accepted as true

d)

a person who gets or receives something

38.

The escaped bank robber was quickly apprehended when he tried to steal a police car. Apprehend means...

a)

to interest greatly; to charm

b)

to understand

c)

to seize; to arrest

d)

to use up; to devour

39.

Because Mel studied and practiced, he could now comprehend the foreign language. Comprehend means...

a)

to interest greatly; to charm

b)

to understand

c)

to seize; to arrest

d)

to use up; to devour

40.

Ed made the false assumption that he could outrun his father in a long race. Assumption means...

a)

speed; quickness

b)

a state of intense joy

c)

a belief accepted as true

d)

a person who gets or receives something

41.

How could the Smith's consume so much electricity when their air conditioner never runs? Consume means...

a)

to use up; to devour

b)

to interest greatly; to charm

c)

to seize; to arrest

d)

to understand

42.

It was presumptuous of Gary to think I was his friend simply because I agreed with him about the movie. Presumptuous means...

a)

having too much confidence

b)

speed; quickness

c)

very luxurious or rich

d)

a state of intense joy

43.

Ted thought the meal of steak and lobster was sumptuous, but his date felt it was overly fancy and cost too much. Sumptuous means...

a)

having too much confidence

b)

speed; quickness

c)

very luxurious or rich

d)

a state of intense joy

44.

Few things compare to the rapture Emily feels when she reads with her father. Rapture means...

a)

speed; quickness

b)

a state of intense joy

c)

a belief accepted as true

d)

a person who gets or receives something

45.

Completing an assignment with great rapidity often leads to mistakes. Rapidity means...

a)

an ability; potential

b)

very luxurious or rich.

c)

to seize; to arrest

d)

speed; quickness

46.

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

a)

king

b)

to conquer

c)

powerful; to be able

d)

to rule; house

47.

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

a)

king

b)

to conquer

c)

powerful; to be able

d)

to rule; house

48.

The root "vict" means...

a)

king

b)

to conquer

c)

powerful; to be able

d)

to rule; house

49.

The root "dom" means...

a)

king

b)

to conquer

c)

powerful; to be able

d)

to rule; house

50.

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

51.

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

52.

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

53.

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

54.

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

55.

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

56.

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

57.

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

58.

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

59.

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

60.

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

61.

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

62.

The roots "jac" and "ject" mean...

a)

to throw, to hurl

b)

to throw

c)

to spread out; to step

d)

to hang; to weigh

63.

The roots "ball", "bol", and "bl" mean...

a)

to throw, to hurl

b)

to throw

c)

to spread out; to step

d)

to hang; to weigh

64.

The roots "pend" and "pens" mean...

a)

to throw, to hurl

b)

to throw

c)

to spread out; to step

d)

to hang; to weigh

65.

The root "pass" means...

a)

to throw, to hurl

b)

to throw

c)

to spread out; to step

d)

to hang; to weigh

66.

There is a beautiful little lake adjacent to the house we're going to buy. Adjacent means...

a)

next to; nearby

b)

having the qualities of being thrown or projected

c)

good enough, but not excellent

d)

something sent through the air

67.

The cannon fires a ten-pound projectile at our enemies. Projectile means...

a)

next to; nearby

b)

having the qualities of being thrown or projected

c)

good enough, but not excellent

d)

something sent through the air

68.

Pens and pencils are not meant to be ballistic objects; they can poke an eye out! Ballistic means...

a)

next to; nearby

b)

having the qualities of being thrown or projected

c)

good enough, but not excellent

d)

something sent through the air

69.

Using instant potatoes, she managed to make a passable potato salad. Passable means...

a)

next to; nearby

b)

having the qualities of being thrown or projected

c)

good enough, but not excellent

d)

something sent through the air

70.

Instead of giving a straight answer to the question, he answered with a parable. Parable means...

a)

a story with a moral message or lesson

b)

material added at the end of a book

c)

to stop; to put on hold

d)

to cause to undergo or experience

71.

My favorite part of the book was the appendix with all the helpful resources. Appendix means...

a)

a story with a moral message or lesson

b)

material added at the end of a book

c)

to stop; to put on hold

d)

to cause to undergo or experience

72.

The game was suspended due to lightning. Suspend means...

a)

a story with a moral message or lesson

b)

material added at the end of a book

c)

to stop; to put on hold

d)

to cause to undergo or experience

73.

The crowd was subject to many delays due to instant replay. Subject means...

a)

a story with a moral message or lesson

b)

material added at the end of a book

c)

to stop; to put on hold

d)

to cause to undergo or experience

74.

In stories, colors are often used to symbolize emotions. Symbolize means...

a)

to stand for; to represent

b)

to include; to cover

c)

to give out; to distribute; to get rid of

d)

to stop; to put on hold

75.

The training will encompass how to perform first aid and CPR. Encompass means...

a)

to stand for; to represent

b)

to include; to cover

c)

to give out; to distribute; to get rid of

d)

to stop; to put on hold

76.

After you put the money in, the machine will dispense the candy of your choice. Dispense means...

a)

to stand for; to represent

b)

to include; to cover

c)

to give out; to distribute; to get rid of

d)

to stop; to put on hold