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Greek & Latin Affixes: Villains & Destruction

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

*Example Sentence:* The monarch was cruel to his people, setting the stage for a rebellion.

What is the meaning of the root "arch" as used in the word "monarch"?

a)

War

b)

Rule

c)

Break

d)

Build

2.

*Example Sentence:* The peasants orchestrated a rebellion against the kingdom, showing they were ready for a conflict.

The root "belli" in the word "rebellion" suggests a connection to:

a)

Peace

b)

War

c)

Love

d)

Light

3.

*Example Sentence:* After the villain's plan was set in motion, the city could proceed towards its inevitable destruction.

What does the root "cede/cess/ceed" mean in the word "proceed"?

a)

Stop

b)

Go

c)

Build

d)

Break

4.

*Example Sentence:* If you say the hero saves the day and I say the villain destroys it, I contradict you because I am opposing your idea.

The root "contra/counter" in the word "contradict" means:

a)

With

b)

Against

c)

For

d)

Under

5.

*Example Sentence:* The people built a wall to fortify their lair and make it more impenetrable.

What does the root "fort" mean in the word "fortify"?

a)

Weak

b)

Strong

c)

Light

d)

Dark

6.

*Example Sentence:* When the villain unleashed his power, the city broke into many small pieces.

Which of the following words contains the root "frac/fract/frag"?

a)

Construct

b)

Fragment

c)

Inject

d)

Proceed

7.

*Example Sentence:* The hero's device can project a protective shield, which means it throws it forward to safeguard the area.

The root "ject" in the word "project" means:

a)

Throw

b)

Build

c)

Break

d)

Go

8.

*Example Sentence:* The hero's courage captured the people's admiration, leaving them in awe.

What does the root "capt" mean in the word "capture"?

a)

Break

b)

Seize

c)

Build

d)

Go

9.

*Example Sentence:* In the villain's lair, we dissect a captured hero to see inside by carefully opening them. The root "sec/sect" in the word "dissect" means:

a)

Build

b)

Cut

c)

Throw

d)

Go

10.

*Example Sentence:* We deconstructed the spaceship by dismantling all the parts.

The root "struct" in the word "deconstruct" means:

a)

Break

b)

Build

c)

Go

d)

Throw

11.

*Example Sentence:* The villain's archrival was the main nemesis he had to destroy.

What is the meaning of the root "arch" as used in the word "archrival"?

a)

Friend

b)

Chief

c)

Helper

d)

Follower

12.

*Example Sentence:* The belligerent villain unleashed chaos, ready to confront anyone who dared to oppose. The root "belli" in the word "belligerent" is related to:

a)

Peace

b)

War

c)

Love

d)

Light

13.

*Example Sentence:* Monsters recede back into the shadows after they are thwarted.

What does the root "cede/cess/ceed" mean in the word "recede"?

a)

Stop

b)

Go

c)

Return

d)

Break

14.

Example Sentence: The antagonist's plan will counteract the protagonist's efforts, working in opposition to them to cause destruction.

The root "contra/counter" in the word "counteract" means:

a)

With

b)

Against

c)

For

d)

Under

15.

*Example Sentence:* The fortress was built to withstand any attack, providing a sense of security to the inhabitants.

What does the root "fort" mean in the word "fortress"?

a)

Weak

b)

Strong

c)

Light

d)

Dark

16.

*Example Sentence:* The author inscribed his name on the first page of the book.

What does the root "scrib/script" mean in the word "inscribe"?

a)

Write

b)

Read

c)

Speak

d)

Listen

17.

*Example Sentence:* The oracle's prediction foretells the events, indicating what might happen in the days to come.

What does the root "dict" signify in the word "prediction"?

a)

Move

b)

Create

c)

Speak

d)

Destroy