WorksheetsRoot Words and Context Clues
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the root word in the word 'unhappiness'?
joy
sad
angry
happy
In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly', what does the word 'loudly' tell you about the barking?
It tells us that the barking was done quietly.
It tells us that the barking was done in a colorful manner.
It tells us that the barking was done in a loud manner.
It tells us that the barking was done in a musical manner.
What inference can you make from the sentence 'The sky turned dark and the wind began to howl'?
It's a perfect day for a picnic
The weather is getting warmer
A storm is approaching
The sun is shining brightly
Identify the root word in the word 'disrespectful'.
dis
respect
respectful
ful
In the sentence 'The teacher's stern look made the students quiet down', what does the word 'stern' tell you about the teacher's look?
happy
relaxed
confused
serious, strict, and disapproving
Using context clues, what does the word 'ominous' mean in the sentence 'The dark clouds and thunder gave an ominous feeling'?
Joyful
Peaceful
Exciting
Foreboding or threatening
What inference can you make from the sentence 'The student was carrying a backpack and a lunchbox'?
The student is likely going to the beach.
The student is likely going to school.
The student is likely going to a museum.
The student is likely going to a concert.
Identify the root word in the word 'rearrange'.
change
re
rear
arrange
In the sentence 'The chef's delicious aroma filled the kitchen', what does the word 'delicious' tell you about the aroma?
Pleasant and enjoyable
Bland and tasteless
Strong and overpowering
Unpleasant and foul
What does the word 'meticulous' imply in the sentence 'She made meticulous notes during the lecture'?
The notes were taken carelessly.
The notes were taken with great attention to detail.
The notes were barely legible.
The notes were taken in a hurry.
In the word 'preheat', what does the prefix 'pre-' mean?
After
Under
Before
Over
