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Root Word Quiz 5

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is what you do if you leave a friend out of a game at recess.

a)

exceed

b)

expand

c)

exclude

d)

eject

2.

If a glow-stick gives off a soft light, it does this.

a)

emits

b)

ejects

c)

extinguishes

d)

expands

3.

If you enter a restricted area, authorities will do this to you.

a)

eject

b)

erupt

c)

emit

d)

expand

4.

The prefix: e- means:

a)

not

b)

out, away, from

5.

The prefix: ex- means:

a)

not

b)

out, away, from

6.

Both the _________ and exterior of the house was painted pink!

a)

barn

b)

pool

c)

exterior

d)

interior

7.

What word matches the definition: Breathe in

a)

Indestructible

b)

Inability

c)

Inhale

d)

Invisible

8.

What does the root "CYCL" mean?

a)

circle or wheel

b)

square

c)

round

d)

water

9.

What does the word BICYCLE mean?

a)

two-wheeled or “circled” vehicle

b)

motorized vehicle with two wheels or “circles”

c)

a storm or system of winds that rotates in a circle/ another name for a tornado

d)

someone who rides a type of cycle

10.

Of or relating to the natural features, population, industries, etc. of a region. Anything having to do with geography.

a)

geographic

b)

geography

c)

geologist

11.

A person what studies rocks and soil to learn about the history of earth.

a)

geoponics

b)

geology

c)

geologist

12.

Geo means_____-

a)

sound

b)

earth, ground

c)

life

13.

What does the prefix em- mean?

a)

down

b)

fast

c)

to go into

d)

out

14.

What does emigrate mean?

a)

To leave one's home and go into a new country

b)

To leave on a ship

c)

To make something bigger

d)

To make something smaller

15.

When use in the word intake, what does the prefix in- mean?

a)

take

b)

inside

c)

outside

d)

between

16.

What words below use the prefix 'in' to mean inside? Pick two

a)

intake

b)

incorrect

c)

insult

d)

inject