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NLE derivatives

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 41mins

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Class
Date
1.

Stellar, solar, and lunar all describe objects that can be found where?

a)

in caelō

b)

in silvā

c)

in rīvō

d)

in forō

2.

Why would a worker typically receive a bonus?

a)

Their work was late.

b)

Their work was average.

c)

Their work needed correction.

d)

Their work was good.

3.

The French word mère, the Spanish word madre, and the English word matron ultimately all derive from what Latin word?

a)

marītus

b)

māter

c)

mare

d)

magister

4.

Based on its Latin root, some items found in storage can be called antiques because they are _____ .

a)

valuable

b)

old

c)

dirty

d)

broken

5.

What type of classmate would be described as magniloquent?

a)

one who writes straightforward essays

b)

one who brings expensive gifts for the teacher

c)

one who tries to impress using lofty speech

d)

one who copies the work of others

6.

What is the meaning of the Latin verb gustāre from which gustatory, gusto, and disgust are all derived?

a)

to taste

b)

to smell

c)

to feel

d)

to see

7.

October, octet, and octave are all related to the Latin word for

a)

eye

b)

ocean

c)

eight

d)

music

8.

When sailors circumnavigate an island, they sail

a)

across it

b)

around it

c)

through it

d)

under it

9.

According to its Latin root, a laboratory is a place for

a)

hiding items

b)

washing

c)

working

d)

storing food

10.

Which Latin word gives us the English words decompose, expound, expository, and opponent?

a)

possum

b)

pōnō

c)

poscō

d)

portō

11.

The impending rain discouraged the tourists. Using Latin etymology, how would you describe the rain?

a)

heavy

b)

about to occur

c)

cold

d)

much needed

12.

What is a meaning of the Latin preposition found as a prefix in the words succinct, suffer, subjugate, and suspension?

a)

in front of

b)

again

c)

on top of

d)

under

13.

Based on its Latin root, a constellation is a group of

a)

birds

b)

islands

c)

stars

d)

ships

14.

Fabulous, fable, and fib are all related to the Latin word for a

a)

story

b)

spectacle

c)

valuable object

d)

library

15.

Innovation, novelty, and renovate all derive from the Latin word meaning

a)

make

b)

new

c)

nine

d)

know

16.

Salt is a solute that dissolves in a solvent such as water to form a solution. What is the meaning of the Latin verb from which solute, dissolves, solvent, and solution derive?

a)

loosen

b)

create

c)

lead

d)

answer

17.

The prefix “se-” as seen in seclude, segregate, and separate means

a)

apart

b)

over

c)

again

d)

into

18.

The English words sponsor, spouse, and responsible, as well as the Roman ceremony of Spōnsālia, all derive from the Latin word meaning to

a)

challenge

b)

remove

c)

fear

d)

promise

19.

Students attend a naval institute to learn about

a)

anatomy

b)

agriculture

c)

sculpting

d)

ships

20.

Based on the word’s Latin root, a portable device is easy to

a)

carry

b)

throw

c)

find

d)

use

21.

The students and the teacher developed a tacit understanding of proper classroom behavior. Based on your knowledge of Latin, what does the word tacit mean?

a)

written

b)

unchanging

c)

formal

d)

unspoken

22.

The Latin ending –tās, as found in hūmānitās, lībertās, and pietās, yields what ending in English?

a)

-ty

b)

-ane

c)

-ous

d)

-tion

23.

Your colleague is quite belligerent.

a)

knowledgeable

b)

loud

c)

aggressive

d)

lazy

24.

Adequate, equivocate, and equinox all derive from the Latin word meaning

a)

equal

b)

valuable

c)

horse

d)

self

25.

The English words extend, contender, and tension come from the Latin word meaning to

a)

stretch

b)

roll

c)

lift

d)

remove

26.

The derivatives cognate, innate, and nature all come from the Latin verb meaning

a)

enter

b)

think

c)

swim

d)

be born

27.

The tourists observed the undulating palm trees.

a)

growing

b)

noble

c)

waving

d)

graceful

28.

The words were audible all over the building. Audible comes from the Latin verb meaning to

a)

see

b)

hear

c)

write

d)

read

29.

The concert was magnificent.

a)

long

b)

great

c)

crowded

d)

boring

30.

The English words aqueduct, introduce, and deductive all derive from the Latin verb meaning to

a)

touch

b)

teach

c)

lead

d)

trade

31.

The Latin word for eye gives us which of the following derivatives?

a)

capital

b)

orator

c)

binoculars

d)

pectoral

32.

What is the meaning of the Latin word from which we derive the English words hesitate, inherent, and adhesive?

a)

pull

b)

consider

c)

remove

d)

stick

33.

Influence, fluent, and superfluous all derive from the Latin verb meaning to

a)

march

b)

pay

c)

trade

d)

flow

34.

The scholar’s elocution delighted her audience.

a)

allusions

b)

brevity

c)

sense of humor

d)

style of speaking

35.

The student’s attitude was deleterious to her success.

a)

beneficial

b)

essential

c)

harmful

d)

superfluous

36.

Based on the Latin root, a person ambling through the woods is

a)

clearing a trail

b)

hunting animals

c)

walking the paths

d)

calling to a friend

37.

The teacher said, “That’s a novel idea!” Novel means

a)

wise

b)

bad

c)

dangerous

d)

new

38.

The letter was illegible, meaning that it was not able to be

a)

written

b)

sealed

c)

read

d)

seen

39.

Based on its Latin root, which English word literally means, “to reduce to nothing”?

a)

reanimate

b)

annihilate

c)

decapitate

d)

defenestrate

40.

The English words eject, trajectory, and objective come from the Latin word that means to

a)

take

b)

touch

c)

travel

d)

throw

41.

The clients asked the builder for elucidation regarding the architectural plans.

a)

praise

b)

extra help

c)

special treatment

d)

clarification

42.

The English words egregious, gregarious, and congregate derive from the Latin word meaning

a)

flock

b)

choice

c)

treasure

d)

building

43.

Based on the Latin root, who would be considered urbane?

a)

sailor

b)

city dweller

c)

shepherd

d)

nymph

44.

The malevolent king lived in a castle at the top of the mountain.

a)

old

b)

wise

c)

faithful

d)

evil

45.

The words debit, indebted, and debt derive from the Latin word meaning

a)

allow

b)

owe

c)

work

d)

plan

46.

Take your time and think about the irrevocable decision you are about to make!

a)

unjustified

b)

unwise

c)

unfortunate

d)

unalterable

47.

At the root of the words innate, renaissance, and nascent is the Latin verb nāscor meaning

a)

to obtain

b)

to tell

c)

to be born

d)

to be able

48.

Conclusion, inclusive, secluded, and clause are all derivatives of the Latin verb which means

a)

yield

b)

think

c)

seize

d)

close

49.

What Latin word is the root of the English words consumption, presume, and résumé?

a)

sum

b)

summus

c)

surgō

d)

sūmō

50.

Cleopatra was multilingual.

a)

a lover of many cultures

b)

a speaker of many languages

c)

a citizen of many countries

d)

woman of many facial expressions

51.

The farmers could not inhabit the rocky coastal area.

a)

protect

b)

plow

c)

clean up

d)

live in

52.

Insurgent and resurrection derive from the Latin verb meaning to

a)

rise

b)

attack

c)

flow

d)

give birth to

53.

If a friend says that a certain chain of stores is ubiquitous, you know that the stores in this chain are

a)

expensive

b)

crowded

c)

everywhere

d)

spacious

54.

What Latin verb is the root of the English words relate, reference, and translation?

a)

faciō

b)

lavō

c)

laudō

d)

ferō

55.

The sound of a dulcimer ought to be

a)

sweet

b)

scary

c)

confusing

d)

harsh

56.

Which of the following words literally means “to unfold”?

a)

exonerate

b)

excoriate

c)

explicate

d)

exhilarate

57.

During the summer, we had become accustomed to taking postprandial naps. The naps were taken after

a)

lunch

b)

work

c)

swimming

d)

reading

58.

What is the meaning of the Latin verb at the root of attainment, contingency, and contact?

a)

cover

b)

be silent

c)

touch

d)

try

59.

The long snout and watchful eyes of the creature made it appear lupine.

a)

cat-like

b)

goose-like

c)

wolf-like

d)

cow-like

60.

The youth left home in search of pecuniary rewards.

a)

education

b)

money

c)

freedom

d)

adventure

61.

Transmission, missile, and emit are all English derivatives of the Latin verb that means to

a)

remain

b)

move

c)

warn

d)

send

62.

The English word pejorative derives from the Latin adjective meaning

a)

worse

b)

greater

c)

smaller

d)

more

63.

The announcement directed people to move to the nearest place of egress.

a)

entrance

b)

exit

c)

assembly

d)

safety

64.

The paucity of evidence affected the outcome of the trial.

a)

abundance

b)

lack

c)

weight

d)

mediocrity

65.

The English words independent, pendulum, and suspend all come from the Latin word meaning to

a)

fold

b)

hang

c)

lift

d)

excite

66.

If your older sister says your behavior is puerile, she means you are

a)

childish

b)

sad

c)

clever

d)

sick

67.

Based on your knowledge of Latin, the purpose of a convocation is to

a)

give people news

b)

assign people to help

c)

call people together

d)

ask people their opinion

68.

Intimidate and timorous are derived from the Latin verb which means

a)

see

b)

cry

c)

fear

d)

sleep

69.

Despite his best efforts, the negotiator was not able to ameliorate the hostage situation.

a)

document

b)

improve

c)

escape

d)

observe

70.

Before beginning the church service, the priest put on his vestments, which are a special type of

a)

clothing

b)

hat

c)

medallion

d)

ring

71.

The English words adjunct, conjugation, and junction all derive from the Latin word meaning

a)

drive

b)

build

c)

send

d)

join

72.

How do bats show that they are lucifugous creatures?

a)

They live in colonies.

b)

They avoid daylight

c)

They have wings.

d)

They eat insects.

73.

The student looked forward to his summer job as factotum at the public library. A factotum is one who

a)

is not paid

b)

works part time

c)

is the last to leave in the evening

d)

does everything

74.

The English derivatives olfactory and redolent relate to one's sense of

a)

touch

b)

taste

c)

smell

d)

sight

75.

The school board suggested innovative ways to improve the overcrowded conditions in the schools.

a)

interesting

b)

new

c)

expensive

d)

simple

76.

Her grandmother's vitality was lessened by illness.

a)

energy for living

b)

ability to see

c)

interest in politics

d)

love of friends

77.

The English words regal, regent, and regime all derive from the Latin verb meaning

a)

plow

b)

rule

c)

build

d)

read

78.

The expression on the mother’s face revealed her prescience of her son’s plans.

a)

fear

b)

appreciation

c)

ignorance

d)

foreknowledge

79.

At the root of the words hibernate, aestival, and vernal are Latin words relating to

a)

animals

b)

oceans

c)

trees

d)

seasons

80.

The English words diffuse, confound, refund, and effusive all derive from the the same Latin verb meaning to

a)

pour

b)

pollute

c)

establish

d)

perform

81.

Recognize, cognition, and notice all derive from the Latin verb meaning

a)

know

b)

find

c)

tell

d)

take