WorksheetsMal Root Word
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Define the Root Word "MAL"
bad, evil
life
thrown
back, again
Define the Root Word "MULTI"
thrown
two
life
many
Define the Root Word "SUB"
from below, over
under, from below
under, there
besides, alongside
What does the root word 'mal' mean in English?
Good
Bad
Neutral
Happy
Which of the following words contains the root 'mal'?
Malfunction
Benefit
Construct
Perform
What is the meaning of the word 'malnutrition'?
Excessive nutrition
Lack of proper nutrition
Balanced diet
Overeating
Identify the word that means 'badly adjusted' or 'poorly adapted'.
Maladjusted
Well-adjusted
Adaptable
Flexible
Which of the following words means 'to speak evil of'?
Malign
Praise
Support
Encourage
What does 'malodorous' mean?
Pleasant smelling
Bad smelling
Colorful
Tasteless
Choose the word that means 'badly managed'.
Maladministration
Efficient
Organized
Structured
What is the meaning of 'malefactor'?
A person who does good
A person who does evil
A neutral person
A leader
Which word means 'a desire to do evil to others'?
Malevolence
Benevolence
Kindness
Generosity
What does 'malapropism' refer to?
The use of an incorrect word in place of a similar-sounding one
A well-constructed sentence
A type of poem
A musical term
Identify the word that means 'badly written'.
Maladroit
Malcontent
Maladroitly
Maladroit
Which of the following words means 'a disease or ailment'?
Malady
Remedy
Cure
Health
