WorksheetsPrefix and Root Word Quiz 9.26
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following words best demonstrates the meaning of the prefix dyna- (power, strength)?
Dynasty – a powerful ruling family
Dynamic – ever-changing process
Dynamite – an explosive with great force
All of the above
A student describes a system as malfunctioning. Based on the prefix mal-, which description is MOST accurate?
The system is operating normally
The system is working at high power
The system is performing poorly or badly
The system is partially assembled
Which of the following words could logically share the prefix mito- (thread) with mitosis?
Mitotic spindle
Mitochondria
Mitosome
All of the above
If a word begins with endo-, which of the following would it most likely describe?
A surface condition
Something inside or within
A shape or form
Something marked for removal
A scientist combines several chemicals to form one substance. Which prefix BEST applies?
syn- (together)
circum- (around)
iso- (equal)
vari- (change)
The word circumference literally means:
the act of circling together
the measure carried around
the equal division of a circle
the principle of space
If two substances are called isotopes, the prefix indicates they:
have equal place
are equal in some property
are completely identical
both split easily
The prefix col- in collision suggests:
equal motion
a movement together
a split process
a weak force
Which of the following correctly applies the root logos (reason)?
Biology – study of life
Logic – structured reasoning
Theology – study of God
All of the above
Which word would most clearly show the meaning of the root fiss (split)?
Fissure – a crack or split
Fusion – melting together
Federal – a union of states
Notation – a written mark
The process of fusion is best described using the root fus. What does this root mean?
Equal or balance
Melt or pour
Place or position
Pledge or promise
Which of these best shows the meaning of the root mech (tool, machine)?
Mechanic – one who works with tools
Mechanism – parts working together as a machine
Mechanical – related to machines
All of the above
The word elementary connects to the root elemen, meaning:
principle, rudiment
equal division
death, ending
to put forth
The root mort appears in morbid and mortal. What meaning do both words share?
name
death
reason
shape
If a scientist studies variables, what does the root vari suggest about the subject?
It remains empty
It undergoes change
It is a principle
It holds power
Which suffix would indicate something is connected to another thing?
-ial
-ure
-osis
-sis
The suffix -ure in legislature means:
result of an action
status of a condition
equal part
related to law
A medical condition ending in -osis most likely refers to:
a result or product
a condition or process
a principle or rudiment
a pledge or promise
The roots nasci and natus both mean to be born. Which word BEST demonstrates this?
Nascent – just coming into existence
Natal – relating to birth
Renaissance – rebirth of art and culture
All of the above
The root par means equal. Which of these uses shows the root’s meaning most clearly?
Partition – a division into equal parts
Parity – equality in value or status
Compare – to place side by side
All of the above
