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OCR Unit 3 Latin & Greek Roots, Word Analysis, & Spelling

Total questions: 132

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

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1.

Each word contains the prefix inter-, the suffixes -ish or -ism, or the Greek root chron. Choose the word from the list that fits the definition: state of touring. Word list: chronograph, interconnected, internet, patriotism, pinkish, sevenish, tourism, synchronized.

a)

tourism

b)

internet

c)

patriotism

d)

chronograph

2.

Each word contains the prefix inter-, the suffixes -ish or -ism, or the Greek root chron. Choose the word from the list that fits the definition: quality of a patriot. Word list: chronograph, interconnected, internet, patriotism, pinkish, sevenish, tourism, synchronized.

a)

patriotism

b)

interconnected

c)

pinkish

d)

chronograph

3.

Each word contains the prefix inter-, the suffixes -ish or -ism, or the Greek root chron. Choose the word from the list that fits the definition: near seven. Word list: chronograph, interconnected, internet, patriotism, pinkish, sevenish, tourism, synchronized.

a)

sevenish

b)

pinkish

c)

interconnected

d)

internet

4.

Each word contains the prefix inter-, the suffixes -ish or -ism, or the Greek root chron. Choose the word from the list that fits the definition: connected between. Word list: chronograph, interconnected, internet, patriotism, pinkish, sevenish, tourism, synchronized.

a)

interconnected

b)

internet

c)

synchronized

d)

chronograph

5.

Each word contains the prefix inter-, the suffixes -ish or -ism, or the Greek root chron. Choose the word from the list that fits the definition: made to happen at the same time. Word list: chronograph, interconnected, internet, patriotism, pinkish, sevenish, tourism, synchronized.

a)

synchronized

b)

interconnected

c)

internet

d)

pinkish

6.

Each word contains the prefix inter-, the suffixes -ish or -ism, or the Greek root chron. Choose the word from the list that fits the definition: an instrument used for measuring time. Word list: chronograph, interconnected, internet, patriotism, pinkish, sevenish, tourism, synchronized.

a)

chronograph

b)

internet

c)

patriotism

d)

sevenish

7.

Complete the word using the correct prefix, suffix, or root: ______twine.

a)

intertwine

b)

outtwine

c)

retwine

d)

overtwine

8.

Complete the word using the correct prefix, suffix, or root: ______icle.

a)

icicle

b)

article

c)

particle

d)

tricycle

9.

Complete the word using the correct prefix, suffix, or root: optim______.

a)

ism

b)

ish

c)

ize

d)

able

10.

Complete the word using the correct prefix, suffix, or root: ______ruption.

a)

interruption

b)

corruption

c)

eruption

d)

irruption

11.

Complete the word using the correct prefix, suffix, or root: syn________ize.

a)

chron

b)

opt

c)

meter

d)

path

12.

Complete the word using the correct prefix, suffix, or root: fever________.

a)

ish

b)

ism

c)

ize

d)

meter

13.

Complete the word using the correct prefix, suffix, or root: ______ometer.

a)

chron

b)

therm

c)

speed

d)

bar

14.

Complete the word using the correct prefix, suffix, or root: ______ic.

a)

symbol

b)

chron

c)

inter

d)

tour

15.

APPLY On the line, write the spelling word that is related by a common root or base word to each of the following words. Choose the related base word: organic.

a)

organ

b)

organize

c)

origin

d)

ornament

16.

APPLY On the line, write the spelling word that is related by a common root or base word to each of the following words. Choose the related base word: illogical.

a)

logic

b)

logistics

c)

legend

d)

logo

17.

APPLY On the line, write the spelling word that is related by a common root or base word to each of the following words. Choose the related base word: symbolic.

a)

symbol

b)

assemble

c)

cymbal

d)

symbiosis

18.

APPLY On the line, write the spelling word that is related by a common root or base word to each of the following words. Choose the related base word: rejection.

a)

reject

b)

eject

c)

inject

d)

project

19.

APPLY On the line, write the spelling word that is related by a common root or base word to each of the following words. Choose the related base word: millimeter.

a)

meter

b)

mile

c)

measure

d)

mill

20.

APPLY On the line, write the spelling word that is related by a common root or base word to each of the following words. Choose the related base word: tickled.

a)

tickle

b)

tackle

c)

ticket

d)

tick

21.

APPLY On the line, write the spelling word that is related by a common root or base word to each of the following words. Choose the related base word: restyling.

a)

style

b)

rest

c)

styles

d)

stylus

22.

APPLY On the line, write the spelling word that is related by a common root or base word to each of the following words. Choose the related base word: mediation.

a)

mediate

b)

medical

c)

median

d)

media

23.

APPLY On the line, write the spelling word that is related by a common root or base word to each of the following words. Choose the related base word: corrupting.

a)

corrupt

b)

rupture

c)

interrupt

d)

erupt

24.

APPLY On the line, write the spelling word that is related by a common root or base word to each of the following words. Choose the related base word: critical.

a)

critic

b)

criteria

c)

critique

d)

crisis

25.

APPLY On the line, write the spelling word that is related by a common root or base word to each of the following words. Choose the related base word: ill-mannered.

a)

manner

b)

manners

c)

manor

d)

mannerly

26.

APPLY On the line, write the spelling word that is related by a common root or base word to each of the following words. Choose the related base word: notebook.

a)

note

b)

notable

c)

notation

d)

notice

27.

APPLY On the line, write the spelling word that is related by a common root or base word to each of the following words. Choose the related base word: dispersed.

a)

disperse

b)

dispersal

c)

dispersedness

d)

dispersion

28.

APPLY On the line, write the spelling word that is related by a common root or base word to each of the following words. Choose the related base word: optimal.

a)

optimum

b)

option

c)

optics

d)

optician

29.

Choose the word that uses the Latin root vac meaning “empty.”

a)

vacant

b)

gradual

c)

progress

d)

meter

30.

Choose the word that uses the Latin root grad meaning “step” or “go.”

a)

grade

b)

vacuum

c)

meter

d)

vacant

31.

Choose the word that uses the Latin root gress meaning “step” or “go.”

a)

progress

b)

thermometer

c)

vacuum

d)

vacant

32.

Choose the word that uses the Greek root meter meaning “measure.”

a)

thermometer

b)

grade

c)

progress

d)

vacant

33.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence: Next year, I will be in sixth _____ at school.

a)

grade

b)

congress

c)

vacant

d)

vacuum

34.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence: The animal conservation organization held a(n) _____ to discuss important topics.

a)

congress

b)

upgrade

c)

pedometer

d)

vacuum

35.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence: Dad used the _____ to clean up the mess under the table.

a)

vacuum

b)

thermometer

c)

progress

d)

grade

36.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence: A(n) _____ helps walkers and runners measure the distance they go.

a)

pedometer

b)

thermometer

c)

congress

d)

vacant

37.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence: It was time to _____ the toddler’s bed from a crib to a twin bed.

a)

upgrade

b)

progress

c)

vacuum

d)

grade

38.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence: After a losing season last year, the team has won five games and is making great _____ .

a)

progress

b)

congress

c)

vacuum

d)

pedometer

39.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence: The city has decided to turn the _____ lot into a space for a farmer’s market.

a)

vacant

b)

grade

c)

congress

d)

thermometer

40.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence: The nurse used a(n) _____ to check the patient’s temperature.

a)

thermometer

b)

vacuum

c)

pedometer

d)

progress

41.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: ________ant

a)

vac

b)

grad

c)

meter

d)

gress

42.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: thermo_______

a)

meter

b)

metry

c)

grade

d)

gress

43.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: up_______e

a)

grade

b)

gress

c)

meter

d)

vac

44.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: re________

a)

gress

b)

grad

c)

meter

d)

vac

45.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: sym______y

a)

metr

b)

meter

c)

grade

d)

gress

46.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: ________uous

a)

vac

b)

grad

c)

meter

d)

gress

47.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: pro ______ion

a)

gress

b)

grad

c)

meter

d)

vac

48.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: ______cinate

a)

vac

b)

grad

c)

meter

d)

gress

49.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: milli________

a)

meter

b)

metr

c)

grade

d)

vac

50.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: de________e

a)

grad

b)

gress

c)

meter

d)

vac

51.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: ag________ive

a)

gress

b)

grad

c)

meter

d)

vac

52.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: baro________

a)

meter

b)

metr

c)

grade

d)

vac

53.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: retro________

a)

grade

b)

gress

c)

meter

d)

vac

54.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: peri________

a)

meter

b)

metr

c)

grad

d)

gress

55.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: ________ancy

a)

vac

b)

grad

c)

meter

d)

gress

56.

Add the missing root, prefix, or suffix to each base word or word part to form a spelling word: ______uation

a)

grad

b)

gress

c)

meter

d)

vac

57.

Circle the correctly spelled word in each pair: vacancy / vacency

a)

vacancy

b)

vacency

58.

Circle the correctly spelled word in each pair: graduation / gradetion

a)

graduation

b)

gradetion

59.

Circle the correctly spelled word in each pair: agresive / aggressive

a)

agresive

b)

aggressive

60.

Circle the correctly spelled word in each pair: diameter / diamiter

a)

diameter

b)

diamiter

61.

Circle the correctly spelled word in each pair: evacee / evacuee

a)

evacee

b)

evacuee

62.

Circle the correctly spelled word in each pair: pragesion / progression

a)

pragesion

b)

progression

63.

Circle the correctly spelled word in each pair: odomitter / odometer

a)

odomitter

b)

odometer

64.

Circle the correctly spelled word in each pair: vacume / vacuum

a)

vacume

b)

vacuum

65.

Circle the correctly spelled word in each pair: vacsanate / vaccinate

a)

vacsanate

b)

vaccinate

66.

Circle the correctly spelled word in each pair: symmetry / simitry

a)

symmetry

b)

simitry

67.

Circle the correctly spelled word in each pair: thermometer / theromitter

a)

thermometer

b)

theromitter

68.

Circle the correctly spelled word in each pair: millimeter / milameter

a)

millimeter

b)

milameter

69.

Circle the correctly spelled word in each pair: retragrade / retrograde

a)

retragrade

b)

retrograde

70.

Circle the correctly spelled word in each pair: geometry / goemetry

a)

geometry

b)

goemetry

71.

Combine the base word and suffix to form a single English word: fury + ous

a)

furious

b)

furyous

c)

furous

d)

furius

72.

Combine the base word and suffix to form a single English word: adventure + ous

a)

adventurous

b)

adventureous

c)

adventurial

d)

adventorius

73.

Combine the prefix and root to form a single English word: syn + onym

a)

synonym

b)

synonyme

c)

synonim

d)

antonym

74.

Combine the base word and suffix to form a single English word: nausea + ous

a)

nauseous

b)

nauseaous

c)

nauseus

d)

noxious

75.

Combine the base word and suffix to form a single English word: hilarity + ious

a)

hilarious

b)

hilarityous

c)

hilariuos

d)

hilarous

76.

Combine the base word and suffix to form a single English word: extra + eous

a)

extraneous

b)

extraeous

c)

extraous

d)

extraneousness

77.

Combine the prefix and root to form a single English word: anti + onym

a)

antonym

b)

antionym

c)

synonyme

d)

homonym

78.

Combine the base word and suffix to form a single English word: advantage + ous

a)

advantageous

b)

advantageious

c)

advantagous

d)

advantaged

79.

Read each word. Circle the root bio, aud, or rupt in the word. Then write the definition of the word. Select the choice that correctly identifies the root and gives a clear definition: audience.

a)

Contains aud; group of listeners or viewers at an event

b)

Contains bio; a study of living things

c)

Contains rupt; a break or burst in something

d)

Contains aud; able to be heard

80.

Read each word. Circle the root bio, aud, or rupt in the word. Then write the definition of the word. Select the choice that correctly identifies the root and gives a clear definition: interrupt.

a)

Contains rupt; to stop or break in the middle of something

b)

Contains aud; to listen carefully

c)

Contains bio; the study of life

d)

Contains aud; a place where performances happen

81.

Read each word. Circle the root bio, aud, or rupt in the word. Then write the definition of the word. Select the choice that correctly identifies the root and gives a clear definition: bionic.

a)

Contains bio; having artificial parts that work like living ones

b)

Contains aud; related to hearing sounds

c)

Contains rupt; to burst suddenly

d)

Contains bio; a written story of someone's life

82.

Read each word. Circle the root bio, aud, or rupt in the word. Then write the definition of the word. Select the choice that correctly identifies the root and gives a clear definition: rupture.

a)

Contains rupt; a break or burst

b)

Contains aud; group of listeners at a show

c)

Contains bio; living organisms

d)

Contains aud; able to be heard

83.

Read each word. Circle the root bio, aud, or rupt in the word. Then write the definition of the word. Select the choice that correctly identifies the root and gives a clear definition: biology.

a)

Contains bio; the study of life and living organisms

b)

Contains aud; sound equipment

c)

Contains rupt; breaking apart of rock

d)

Contains bio; artificial body parts

84.

Read each word. Circle the root bio, aud, or rupt in the word. Then write the definition of the word. Select the choice that correctly identifies the root and gives a clear definition: audible.

a)

Contains aud; able to be heard

b)

Contains rupt; able to break suddenly

c)

Contains bio; relating to life

d)

Contains aud; a large room for performances

85.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence. Each word contains the Greek root bio, the Latin root aud, or the Latin root rupt. Write the word on the line: We were prescribed a(n) ________ to fight the skin infection.

a)

antibiotic

b)

eruption

c)

auditions

d)

biodegradable

86.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence. Each word contains the Greek root bio, the Latin root aud, or the Latin root rupt. Write the word on the line: The children’s soccer game in the backyard ended ________ when one child twisted his ankle.

a)

abruptly

b)

interrupt

c)

auditorium

d)

biographical

87.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence. Each word contains the Greek root bio, the Latin root aud, or the Latin root rupt. Write the word on the line: Water bottles and cans are not ________, but they can be recycled.

a)

biodegradable

b)

antibiotic

c)

auditions

d)

eruption

88.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence. Each word contains the Greek root bio, the Latin root aud, or the Latin root rupt. Write the word on the line: Please do not ________ me when I’m speaking on the phone.

a)

interrupt

b)

erupt

c)

audition

d)

biodegradable

89.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence. Each word contains the Greek root bio, the Latin root aud, or the Latin root rupt. Write the word on the line: ________ for the school play will take place Thursday after school.

a)

auditions

b)

auditorium

c)

antibiotic

d)

eruption

90.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence. Each word contains the Greek root bio, the Latin root aud, or the Latin root rupt. Write the word on the line: The choir will be performing a spring concert tonight in the school ________.

a)

auditorium

b)

auditions

c)

biographical

d)

abruptly

91.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence. Each word contains the Greek root bio, the Latin root aud, or the Latin root rupt. Write the word on the line: The sports program gives ________ information about each of the players.

a)

biographical

b)

antibiotic

c)

auditorium

d)

abruptly

92.

Choose a word from the box to complete the sentence. Each word contains the Greek root bio, the Latin root aud, or the Latin root rupt. Write the word on the line: You can see the ________ of the geyser several times a day.

a)

eruption

b)

interrupt

c)

antibiotic

d)

auditions

93.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: __________itorium

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

94.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: inter __________ion

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

95.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: micro ________logist

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

96.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: e ________ion

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

97.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: ________iology

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

98.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: ________ure

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

99.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: dis________

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

100.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: ab________

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

101.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: in________ible

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

102.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: ________ience

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

103.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: auto________graphy

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

104.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: ________diversity

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

105.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: ________iovisual

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

106.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: ________logy

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

107.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: ________it

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

108.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: amphi________us

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

109.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: ________graphy

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

110.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: ________iobook

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

111.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: ________itory

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

112.

Fill in the missing root to form a spelling word: bank________

a)

aud

b)

bio

c)

rupt

113.

Choose the spelling word that best matches the definition: study of hearing

a)

audiology

b)

biology

c)

biography

d)

auditory

114.

Choose the spelling word that best matches the definition: a place for hearing

a)

audience

b)

auditorium

c)

audit

d)

audiobook

115.

Choose the spelling word that best matches the definition: a sudden outbreak

a)

rupture

b)

eruption

c)

disrupt

d)

abrupt

116.

Choose the spelling word that best matches the definition: someone who studies microscopic life

a)

biologist

b)

microbiologist

c)

audiologist

d)

biography

117.

Choose the spelling word that best matches the definition: a group who hears

a)

auditory

b)

audience

c)

audit

d)

audiovisual

118.

Choose the spelling word that best matches the definition: quality of varied life forms

a)

biodiversity

b)

symbiotic

c)

biology

d)

neurobiology

119.

Choose the spelling word that best matches the definition: written work about someone’s life

a)

autobiography

b)

biography

c)

audiobook

d)

audit

120.

Choose the spelling word that best matches the definition: written work about one’s own life

a)

autobiography

b)

biography

c)

interruption

d)

auditory

121.

Choose the spelling word that best matches the definition: break apart

a)

rupture

b)

interruption

c)

disrupt

d)

bankrupt

122.

Choose the spelling word that best matches the definition: book made for hearing

a)

audiobook

b)

audience

c)

auditory

d)

audit

123.

Circle the correctly spelled words: symbiotic or symbotic

a)

symbiotic

b)

symbotic

124.

Circle the correctly spelled words: rupcher or rupture

a)

rupcher

b)

rupture

125.

Circle the correctly spelled words: audeovizuel or audiovisual

a)

audeovizuel

b)

audiovisual

126.

Circle the correctly spelled words: abrupted or abrupt

a)

abrupted

b)

abrupt

127.

Circle the correctly spelled words: auditory or odditory

a)

auditory

b)

odditory

128.

Circle the correctly spelled words: amphibious or amfibeous

a)

amphibious

b)

amfibeous

129.

Circle the correctly spelled words: intrarupption or interruption

a)

intrarupption

b)

interruption

130.

Circle the correctly spelled words: bankrupped or bankrupt

a)

bankrupped

b)

bankrupt

131.

Circle the correctly spelled words: audit or oddit

a)

audit

b)

oddit

132.

Circle the correctly spelled words: bialigy or biology

a)

bialigy

b)

biology