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Unit 20: Get To The Root Of It Med/Equ/semi/hemi

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "mediate" most likely mean based on its root?

a)

To argue

b)

To come between

c)

To measure

d)

To end

2.

If something is described as "equidistant," it is:

a)

Moving quickly

b)

The same distance from two points

c)

Uneven

d)

Very distant

3.

The word "hemisphere" uses a root that means half. What does "hemisphere" mean?

a)

A full circle

b)

A quarter of a globe

c)

Half of a spherical (globe-like) shape

d)

The whole earth

4.

Based on its root, what does the word "equilibrium" most likely mean?

a)

A state of balance

b)

A loud noise

c)

A new invention

d)

A place of business

5.

What does the word "semicircle" mean based on its root?

a)

A full circle

b)

Half of a circle

c)

A quarter of a circle

d)

Two circles

6.

If a person is described as "equanimous," they are likely:

a)

Very strong

b)

Easily upset

c)

Calm and composed

d)

Very intelligent

7.

The word "mediate" contains the root "med." Based on this root, which of the following words means "a person who intervenes between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement"?

a)

Mediator

b)

Medic

c)

Medium

d)

Medieval

8.

What does the word "equinox" most likely mean based on its root?

a)

A type of horse

b)

A type of exercise

c)

When day and night are of equal length

d)

A new invention

9.

Based on its root, what does the word "semifinal" most likely refer to?

a)

The final game

b)

The game before the final

c)

A game played at the beginning of a tournament

d)

A game played in the middle of a tournament

10.

The word "equitable" contains the root "equ." Based on this root, what does "equitable" most likely mean?

a)

Related to horses

b)

Fair and impartial

c)

Quick and efficient

d)

Large and spacious

11.

If a plan is described as "meditated," it is:

a)

Created quickly without thought

b)

Considered or planned carefully

c)

Forgotten or dismissed

d)

Executed immediately

12.

Based on its root, what does the word "equator" most likely refer to?

a)

A person who asks questions

b)

The line that divides the earth into northern and southern halves

c)

A machine used for measuring

d)

A type of bird

13.

What does the word "semipermeable" mean based on its root?

a)

Completely open

b)

Completely closed

c)

Partially allowing substances to pass through

d)

Not allowing any substances to pass through

14.

If a document is described as "semiofficial," it is:

a)

Not at all recognized by authorities

b)

Fully recognized and formal

c)

Partially recognized or having some official status

d)

A fake or counterfeit document