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WorksheetsRoot Words Unit 2: All Eyes and Ears
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a phonograph?
A device used to measure sound waves
A machine that reproduces sound by placing a needle in contact with a grooved rotating disk
An instrument for recording sound onto tape
A tool for amplifying acoustic sounds
Why was Megan nervous?
She forgot her lines for the play
She was performing in front of a large audience
She was still very nervous before the audition, even though she rehearsed for the lead role in the school play
She didn't want to participate in the school play
What does the word "visionary" mean?
A person who cannot see
A person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like
A person who only believes in what they see
A person who has no ideas about the future
What does the Latin root "vis/vid" mean?
Hear
Sound
See, look
Speak
Based on the example given, what can you visualize in your mind?
The deserts of Sahara
The mountains of Everest
The crystal blue beaches of Hawaii
The streets of Paris
According to the example given, who is considered a visionary for their futuristic thinking and creativity?
Albert Einstein
Nikola Tesla
Steve Jobs
Isaac Newton
What are the mallets used to play a xylophone typically made of?
A. Rubber
B. Wood or plastic
C. Glass
D. Steel
What is a xylophone?
A. A type of drum
B. A musical instrument played by striking metal bars
C. A string instrument
D. A wind instrument
What did the audience do for the orchestra according to the sentence?
The audience booed the orchestra
The audience gave a standing ovation to the orchestra
The audience ignored the orchestra
The audience played with the orchestra
What does the term "auditorium" refer to?
The backstage area of a theater
The seating area in a public building for an audience
The entrance of a concert hall
A private meeting room
What does the word "vista" mean?
A) A type of window
B) A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening
C) A small cottage in the mountains
D) A path through the forest
What does the word "symphony" mean?
A type of painting
A solo musical performance
An unpleasant sound
An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra
What does the word "cacophony" mean?
A harmonious sequence of sounds
A single, loud sound
A mixture of various unpleasant sounds
A type of musical instrument
Which of the following is an example of an onomatopoeia?
The smoothness of silk
The color blue
The buzz of a bee
The taste of lemon
What does the Latin root "aud" mean?
See, look
Hear
Sound
Speak
What does the adjective "audible" mean?
Capable of being touched
Capable of being seen
Capable of being heard
Capable of being tasted
What does the word "audience" mean?
A group of performers on stage
A single person watching a show
A group of people who have gathered to watch a performance or public event
The background music in a performance
Which of the following examples could be considered a cacophony?
The sound of a gentle stream
The barking dogs, car alarms, and sirens in a city
A choir singing in unison
The quiet hum of a refrigerator
What does the Greek root "phon" mean?
See, look
Hear
Sound
Speak
What does the word "visualize" mean?
To forget a memory
To form a mental image of something; imagine
To draw a picture
To see something with eyes
