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Worksheets8G Roots and Affixes Assessment MP1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
The geologist analyzed the geothermal activity to predict possible volcanic eruptions. Geothermal means
Related to wind and weather patterns
Pertaining to heat from within the Earth
Formed by oceanic pressure
Caused by solar radiation
The botanist noted that the tree’s foliage was unusually dense this season. Foliage means
The tree’s fruit and flowers
The leaves and greenery of the plant
The branches and bark of the tree
The roots and soil surrounding the plant
The scientist used a powerful telescope to spectroscope the starlight and determine its chemical composition. Spectroscope means
Measure how far stars move
Separate and examine light to study its elements
Count the number of visible stars
Observe how fast light travels
The ambassador worked tirelessly to transcend cultural barriers and connect with people from all backgrounds. Transcend means
Move across or beyond
Hide from
Copy exactly
Argue against
The author’s words were so evocative that they seemed to pull deep emotions from the reader. Evocative means
Evocative means bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
Evocative means dull and uninteresting.
Evocative means confusing and unclear.
Evocative means simple and straightforward.
The empire began to pervade every region of the continent, spreading its influence far and wide. Pervade means
Move or spread through every part of something
Retreat from conquered lands
Remain contained within one area
Build defensive walls
The hero’s invictus spirit—unconquered by fear or pain—inspired generations after him. Invictus means
Easily discouraged
Defeated and forgotten
Unconquered or undefeated
Resting peacefully
The artist’s individualism was clear in her unique style and refusal to follow trends. Individualism means
Belief in strict conformity
Belief in the importance of personal independence
Practice of teamwork
Practice of copying others’ work
The historian analyzed presentism, the tendency to interpret past events through the lens of modern values. Presentism means
The belief that only the present matters
The belief that history repeats itself
The study of time travel
The act of living in the moment
The fireworks display was absolutely spectacular, illuminating the night sky with dazzling patterns. Spectacular means
Plain and ordinary
Remarkable or impressive to look at
Overly bright and unpleasant
Quiet and peaceful
