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G&L Roots - The All-American Slurp

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the root meaning of "lav-" in the word "lavishly"?

a)

To wash, to pour

b)

To move

c)

To lead

d)

To sing

2.

Which origin does the root "mort-" come from in the word "mortified"?

a)

Greek

b)

Latin

c)

French

d)

German

3.

What does the root "mot/mov/mob" mean in the word "promotion"?

a)

To care

b)

To know

c)

To move

d)

To grow

4.

What is the word meaning of "conducted"?

a)

Done in a rich manner

b)

Led or guided

c)

Extremely embarrassed

d)

A sequence of musical notes

5.

What is the root meaning of "cur-" in the word "curiously"?

a)

To care

b)

To know

c)

To sing

d)

To speak

6.

What does the root "sci-" mean in the word "scientific"?

a)

To wash

b)

To know

c)

To lead

d)

To grow

7.

What is the origin of the root "mel-" in the word "melodies"?

a)

Latin

b)

Greek

c)

French

d)

German

8.

What is the root meaning of "cre-" in the word "concrete"?

a)

To grow, to make

b)

To move

c)

To care

d)

To sing

9.

What does the root "dict-" mean in the word "dictionary"?

a)

To wash

b)

To move

c)

To say, to speak

d)

To lead

10.

What is the word meaning of "accent"?

a)

A reference book of words

b)

A distinctive way of pronunciation

c)

A building material

d)

A sequence of musical notes