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SYN/SYM Root Words Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In a STEM project about pizzas, Lucas, Noah, and Lakshanaa decided to work synchronously to complete their tasks. What does "syn" in synchronously mean?

a)

Together

b)

Opposite

c)

Fast

d)

Bright

2.

During an art class, Evelimar noticed that two paintings on the wall have the same shape and size. Which word best describes these paintings?

a)

Symptom

b)

Symphony

c)

Symbol

d)

Symmetrical

3.

If Beatriz feels the same emotions as Vivian after watching "Titanic" , Beatriz might _________ with Vivian.

a)

Synchronize

b)

Asymmetrical

c)

Sympathize

d)

Symbolize

4.

On an African safari, Mrs. Turner mentioned a problem that need to be worked on simultaneously to help the lions, giraffes, and hippos. Which word contains the root "syn" and means "occurring at the same time"?

a)

Synchronize

b)

Asynchronous

c)

Sympathize

d)

Symphony

5.

During a cheerleading conference, Lucy and Mrs. Hammett are asked to organize a type of meeting known for its collaborative discussions. Which word, containing the root "sym", best describes this gathering?

a)

Sympathize

b)

Symphony

c)

Symbol

d)

Symposium

6.

During a WCMS orchestra concert, Siheon explained to Nishta that "As It was" by Harry Styles is being played.

Which term, containing the root "sym", refers to this musical composition?

a)

Symptom

b)

Symphony

c)

Symbol

d)

Synchronize

7.

If two houses designed by Parthiv and Fran are identical in size and shape, they are said to be:

a)

Asynchronous

b)

Sympathetic

c)

Synchronized

d)

Symmetrical

8.

In a group project about M&M's, Hamin, Sean, and Siheon needed to submit their parts of the project report to Schoology. Which word means to cause their submissions to occur at the same time?

a)

Symphony

b)

Sympathize

c)

Symbolize

d)

Synchronize

9.

In a group project discussion, Lucas points to the team logo and asks, 'Which word contains the root "sym" and means "a visible sign or representation" of our team spirit?'

a)

Symptom

b)

Symphony

c)

Symbol

d)

Synchronize

10.

During a school concert, Fran performs a song where she sings solo with occasional support from the school choir. This performance style, involving a solo singer and a choir, is known by which term that contains the root "sym"?

a)

Symphony

b)

Symposium

c)

Soloist

d)

Symposia

11.

During a school project, Naga, Noah, and Elyas engage in a deep conversation about various topics including butterflies, unicorns, and rainbows. Which term, with the root "sym", describes this type of gathering?

a)

Symphony

b)

Symposium

c)

Symbol

d)

Synchronize

12.

When designing a new logo for their school project, Nishta and Hatizhe emphasize the importance of having elements that are identical in form on the sides of a shoe. Which word best describes this principle?

a)

Symposium

b)

Synchronize

c)

Symbol

d)

Symmetrical

13.

In a music theory lesson, Candice explains that a certain type of scale, which starts and ends on the same note, creates a harmonious sound. Which term, containing the root "sym", refers to this musical scale?

a)

Symphony

b)

Symmetrical

c)

Symbol

d)

Symposium

14.

During a class project about baby pink unicorns, Sebastian and Sophia decide to share their findings and research at the same time with their classmates. Which word best describes their action?

a)

Symposium

b)

Synchronize

c)

Symbolize

d)

Symmetrical

15.

While discussing the principles of design in their art class, Naga and Analjeet focus on creating balance by arranging elements equally around a center point. Which term best describes this concept?

a)

Symposium

b)

Symmetrical

c)

Symbol

d)

Synchronize

16.

Naga's friend attended _________ last Saturday and studied the book of Genesis.

a)

synagogue

b)

symbol

c)

synthetic

d)

synonym

17.

A cough, a fever, and a headache may be __________ of a cold.

a)

sympathies

b)

syllables

c)

symptoms

d)

symbols

18.

Clothing in the USA typically consists of _________ fabrics instead of 100% cotton.

a)

sympathetic

b)

symptomic

c)

syntactic

d)

synthetic