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Greek & Latin Roots "ast" and "qui" Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

The root "ast" means

a)

planet

b)

star

c)

space

d)

orbit

2.

The word asterisk means

a)

a small star-shaped symbol (*), used in writing and printing as a reference mark or to indicate omission, doubtful matter, etc.

b)

a small circle symbol used in writing and printing as a reference to a registered trademark

c)

a small line symbol used in writing and printing as a reference to a missing component.

3.

The word asteroid means

a)

A prescription medication used to combat severe headaches.

b)

A computer game about rockets flying in space.

c)

Also called a minor planet similar to a star. Any of the thousands of small bodies in space.

4.

The word astronomy means

a)

the branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.

b)

the branch of science that deals with chemical elements and the periodic table.

c)

the branch of science that deals with the study of the digestive system.

5.

The word astrology means

a)

the study of the movement of clouds in the atmosphere.

b)

the study of the movement of stars and planets.

c)

the study of the movement of the Earth and its role in gravitational attraction.

6.

The root "qui" means

a)

slow/constant

b)

fall/retreat

c)

rest/calm

d)

stop/halt

7.

The word absolver

a)

to accuse a person of a crime; to declare a person guilty

b)

to relieve/rest from a charge of guilt or crime; to declare not guilty

c)

to hold a person in place; to protect a person from harm

8.

The word 'tranquilo' means

a)

to make a loud noise to annoy others

b)

to make some noise (resulting in a higher pitch)

c)

to make little or no noise (to rest from noise)

9.

The word acquiescence means

a)

to accept something reluctantly but calmly, without protest

b)

to hold someone responsible for a crime.

c)

to fight against something you don't believe in

10.

The word tranquilo means

a)

calm, free from disturbances

b)

obnoxious, noisy, disturbing

c)

struggling against an unwanted disturbance