WorksheetsMastering the Root STRUCT: Building Meaning Through Etymology
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
The Latin root STRUCT means 'to build.'
Based on this knowledge, what does the word 'construct' most likely mean?
a)
to move around
b)
to tear down
c)
to paint over
d)
to build or create
2.
If STRUCT means 'to build,' what would 'destruction' mean when you break down the word parts:
de- (down/away) + STRUCT + -ion (action)?
a)
the action of tearing down
b)
the action of moving sideways
c)
the action of building up
d)
the action of painting
3.
The word 'infrastructure' contains the prefix infra- (below/beneath) and the root STRUCT.
What does infrastructure most likely refer to?
a)
decorative structures
b)
temporary buildings
c)
buildings above ground
d)
the basic underlying systems that support a community
4.
When you see the word 'restructure,' what does the prefix re- (again) combined with STRUCT tell you about the meaning?
a)
to destroy completely
b)
to paint a structure
c)
to build for the first time
d)
to build again or reorganize
5.
The word 'instructor' contains STRUCT plus the suffix -or (one who).
Based on the root meaning, an instructor is someone who:
a)
builds knowledge in students
b)
tears things down
c)
paints buildings
d)
moves furniture
6.
If you read 'The architect will construct a new library,' which context clues help confirm that 'construct' means 'to build'?
a)
architect and library
b)
will and new
c)
the and a
d)
construct and library
7.
The word 'obstruct' has the prefix ob- (in the way of) plus STRUCT. What does 'obstruct' mean?
a)
to build clearly
b)
to block or get in the way
c)
to move quickly
d)
to paint over
8.
In the sentence 'The company will restructure its departments,' what does restructure mean based on the root STRUCT?
a)
reorganize or rebuild the departments
b)
move to a new building
c)
eliminate all departments
d)
paint the department offices
9.
The word 'constructive' ends in -ive (having the quality of). If STRUCT means 'to build,' constructive feedback would be:
a)
feedback that is ignored
b)
criticism that tears someone down
c)
feedback that is confusing
d)
feedback that helps build improvement
10.
When you deconstruct the word 'superstructure,' what does the prefix super- (above) tell you about its meaning?
a)
something built below ground
b)
something that cannot be built
c)
something built above or on top of a foundation
d)
something built sideways
11.
The word 'structural' contains STRUCT plus -al (relating to). In the phrase 'structural damage,' what type of damage is being described?
a)
damage to the building framework
b)
damage to paint
c)
damage to landscaping
d)
damage to furniture
12.
If someone gives you 'instructions,' they are giving you:
a)
materials to tear something down
b)
moving equipment
c)
steps to build or create something
d)
paint supplies
13.
The word 'indestructible' has the prefix in- (not) and suffix -ible (able to be). What does indestructible mean?
a)
able to be painted
b)
not able to be destroyed
c)
able to be built easily
d)
not able to be moved
14.
In the sentence 'The fallen tree obstructed the road,' what happened to the road?
a)
it was blocked
b)
it was built
c)
it was painted
d)
it was moved
15.
The word 'reconstruction' has the prefix re- (again) and suffix -ion (action). What does reconstruction mean?
a)
the action of moving
b)
the action of building again
c)
the action of painting
d)
the action of destroying
16.
If a building has 'structural integrity,' it means the building:
a)
has nice furniture
b)
has good lighting
c)
has good paint
d)
has a strong framework that is well-built
17.
The word 'substructure' contains sub- (under/below) and STRUCT. What is a substructure?
a)
the foundation or parts built below ground
b)
the roof
c)
the top of a building
d)
the windows
18.
When you 'construct an argument' in writing, you are:
a)
moving ideas around randomly
b)
painting a picture
c)
tearing down someone's ideas
d)
building a logical case with evidence
19.
The word 'destructive' means having the quality of destroying. Which context clue would help you identify destructive behavior?
a)
causing damage or harm
b)
building something new
c)
organizing neatly
d)
painting carefully
20.
If you need to 'deconstruct' a complex problem, you need to:
a)
build it up more
b)
paint over it
c)
break it down into smaller parts
d)
move it somewhere else
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