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April Roots

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

What does the prefix "ambi-, amphi-" mean?

a)

Against, opposite

b)

Up against, in the way

c)

Through, across

d)

Around, on both sides

2.

What is an antonym?

a)

A principal character lacking heroic qualities

b)

The art of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms

c)

A word of opposite meaning

d)

A discussion of opposing views

3.

What does "ambidextrous" mean?

a)

Using both hands with equal difficulty

b)

Using one hand with more skill than the other

c)

Using both hands with equal ease

d)

Using neither hand skillfully

4.

Which of the following best describes an amphibian?

a)

A cold-blooded vertebrate that is only air-breathing as an adult

b)

Any cold-blooded vertebrates

c)

Cold-blooded vertebrates that are between fishes and reptiles (gilled aquatic larvae and air-breathing adults)

d)

A warm-blooded vertebrate that is between fishes and reptiles

5.

What is the meaning of "diagnosis"?

a)

A discussion of opposing views

b)

A principal character in a story or play

c)

The act of blocking or closing up by an obstacle

d)

The art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms

6.

What does the prefix "anti-, ant" mean?

a)

Around, on both sides

b)

Through, across

c)

Up against, in the way

d)

Against, opposite

7.

What does the prefix "contra-, control-, counter" mean?

a)

Through, across

b)

Up against, in the way

c)

Against, opposite

d)

Around, on both sides

8.

What does the prefix "-ob" mean?

a)

Through, across

b)

Against, opposite

c)

Up against, in the way

d)

Around, on both sides

9.

What does the prefix "dia" mean?

a)

Against, opposite

b)

Up against, in the way

c)

Through, across

d)

Around, on both sides

10.

What is the meaning of "antihero"?

a)

A word of opposite meaning

b)

The art of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms

c)

A discussion of opposing views

d)

A principal character (as in a story or play) completely lacking in heroic qualities

11.

What does "obstruct" mean?

a)

To support or open up by removing obstacles

b)

To block or close up by an obstacle

c)

To identify a disease from its signs and symptoms

d)

To discuss opposing views

12.

What is a "controversy"?

a)

A word of opposite meaning

b)

A principal character in a story or play

c)

The art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms

d)

A discussion of opposing views