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FAC roots pretest terms

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word dict means

a)

time

b)

move

c)

write

d)

say or speak

2.

The root scrib/script

a)

write

b)

see

c)

move

d)

water

3.

The root aqua/aqu means

a)

fire

b)

water

c)

air

d)

sea

4.

The root mar/mer means

a)

land

b)

sky

c)

sea

d)

sun

5.

The root vis/vid means

a)

look or see

b)

love

c)

write

d)

move

6.

The word phob means

a)

sun

b)

fear

c)

time

d)

body

7.

The root fals/fall means

a)

move

b)

tell the truth

c)

see

d)

lie or deceive

8.

The word phil means

a)

time

b)

love

c)

fear

d)

sun

9.

The root mob/mot means

a)

speak

b)

stand still

c)

see

d)

move

10.

The root loc means

a)

time

b)

stretch

c)

move

d)

place

11.

The word solar is related to

a)

writing

b)

the ocean

c)

the body

d)

the sun

12.

Which word means "the ability to see"

a)

television

b)

invisible

c)

vision

d)

video

13.

Which word contains a root that means "write"?

a)

mobile

b)

predict

c)

vocal

d)

script

14.

If something is aquatic, it is related to

a)

water

b)

air

c)

time

d)

heat

15.

A phobia is

a)

a kind of speech

b)

a kind of disease

c)

a kind of love

d)

a kind of fear

16.

What does philosophy mean when using the root phil?

a)
The root 'phil' means 'hating' or 'averse to'.
b)
The root 'phil' means 'neutral' or 'indifferent to'.
c)
The root 'phil' means 'disliking' or 'unfond of'.
d)
The root 'phil' means 'loving' or 'fond of'.
17.

Which word means body-related science?

a)
anatomy
b)
psychology
c)
physiology
d)
sociology
18.

Chronological order means

a)
the grouping of events by location
b)
the arrangement of events in the order they occurred in time
c)
the classification of events by their importance
d)
the selection of events based on popularity
19.

Tension comes form a root that means

a)
to compress
b)
to stretch
c)
to twist
d)
to pull apart
20.

The root temp in temporary means

a)
moment
b)
interval
c)
time
d)
duration
21.

Which word most likely means " a written story about someone's life"?

a)
autobiography
b)
novel
c)
biography
d)
memoir
22.

A falsehood is

a)
a fact that can be proven true
b)

a belief based on a lie

c)
a belief that is widely accepted
d)
a claim that is always correct
23.

A locomotive is a machine that

a)

moves around

b)
generates electricity for stations
c)

sits still

d)

analyzes your mind

24.

Which if the following means "fear of the sun"?

a)

hydrophobia

b)
luminophobia
c)
solophobia
d)
photophobia
25.

If something is described as "tentative," what does the root tent mean?

a)

To be uncertain or stretched

b)
To finalize or confirm.
c)
To build or create.
d)
To hide or conceal.
26.

What best defines dictate?

a)

to read quietly

b)

to see something

c)

to write a book

d)

to speak with authority

27.

Which word means written by hand?

a)

teleport

b)

manuscript

c)

video

d)

scribble

28.

A hydrophobe is someone who

a)
enjoys swimming in lakes
b)
prefers hot beverages
c)

is afraid of water

d)
is attracted to rain
29.

What does the word solitude mean based on the root sol?

a)
Solitude refers to a state of complete chaos.
b)
Solitude means being surrounded by many people.
c)
Solitude is the act of sharing space with others.
d)
Solitude means the state of being alone.
30.

If someone is mobile, they can

a)
move
b)
remain stationary
c)
stay still
d)
become immobile
31.

Which word is most related to "writing over time"?

a)
journal
b)
scripture
c)
chronicle
d)
narrative
32.

If something is temporary, it will

a)
become permanent
b)
last indefinitely
c)

only last a short time

d)
remain unchanged
33.

Which of these words means "fake or untrue statement"?

a)
reality
b)
fact
c)
truth
d)

fallacy

34.

Which of these words relates to nature and physical science?

a)

physiology

b)
galaxy
c)
metaphor
d)
algorithm
35.

Which of these words relates to time and has the same root as "temporary"?

a)

chronology

b)

temperature

c)
temporalism
d)

tempo

36.

Someone who is a philantropist most likely

a)
focuses on personal wealth
b)

loves to help others

c)
invests in real estate
d)
promotes corporate interests
37.

Which two words both have to do with seeing?

a)

respect, auditory

b)

tangible, inspect

c)

vision, dictate

d)

video, vision

38.

The words aquarium and Marlin (Nemo's dad) both relate to which root?

a)
terra
b)
bio
c)
aero
d)
aqua
39.

What would a chronicle most likely include?

a)
A collection of fictional stories.
b)
A summary of scientific theories.
c)
An analysis of modern literature.
d)

Events in time order

40.

Which of these words means "moving from one place to another"?

a)
transferring
b)

translate

c)

transcribe

d)

transport

41.

What is the best definition of a physique?

a)
The style of clothing someone wears.
b)
The overall health of an individual.
c)
The form and structure of a person's body.
d)
The weight and height of a person.
42.

The word contradict most likely means

a)
to agree with someone
b)
to confuse the meaning
c)
to clarify a statement
d)

to speak against or oppose

43.

If someone is experiencing claustrophobia, what might they fear?

a)
Fear of open spaces.
b)
Fear of heights.
c)
Fear of confined spaces.
d)
Fear of large crowds.
44.

A fallacious argument is one that is

a)
correct and logical in reasoning
b)

invalid or misleading in reasoning-a lie

c)
based on sound principles
d)
supported by strong evidence
45.

A tension headache is most likely comes from

a)

fear of loud noises

b)

bright light due to the computer screen

c)

too large motions

d)

overstretching or tight muscle

46.

If a novel is written in chronological order, it means the events

a)
are revealed through flashbacks.
b)
are presented in a random order.
c)
follow a non-linear timeline.
d)
occur in the sequence they happen.
47.

A philanthropic organization likely focuses on

a)
profit-driven business ventures
b)
environmental conservation projects
c)

helping people out of love

d)
political campaigns and lobbying
48.

The root vid in evidence suggests something that

a)
can be seen or observed
b)
is purely theoretical
c)
cannot be proven
d)
is based on assumptions
49.

What word best matches the meaning "a temporary calm or break in activity"?

a)

chronometer

b)
disruption
c)
intermission
d)

solitude

50.

What word shares the same root as "telescope" that means distance ?

a)

television

b)

video

c)

chronology

d)

stethascope

51.

Which sentence uses the word motivate correctly?

a)
The coach's speech was designed to motivate the fans to cheer louder.
b)
The coach's speech failed to motivate the team to practice harder.
c)
The coach's speech was meant to motivate the players to leave early.
d)
The coach's speech helped to motivate the team to win the game.
52.

Which of these uses aqua correctly in a science context?

a)

The aquaphobe loves swimming.

b)

The aquascript was a long speech

c)

The aqueduct was moved through the forrest.

d)

The aquarium is a tank that holds fish.

53.

A soliloquy in a play is

a)
a speech expressing a character's thoughts aloud while alone on stage
b)
a dialogue between two characters on stage
c)
a monologue delivered to the audience
d)
a song performed by a character in the play
54.

If a marine biologist studies anything, what do they likely research?

a)
Marine organisms and ecosystems.
b)
Oceanic weather patterns and phenomena.
c)
Terrestrial plants and animals.
d)
Freshwater habitats and species.
55.

A temporary pain is one that

a)
occurs only at night
b)
is always severe
c)
lasts for a short duration
d)
lasts for an extended period
56.

Which of these is the best synonym for manuscript?

a)

a moving machine

b)

a handwritten or typed text

c)

a spoken speech

d)

a time related document

57.

What do these words have in common: hydrophobia, arachnophobia, aerophobia?

a)
They are all types of diseases.
b)
They are all types of animals.
c)
They are all types of hobbies.
d)

They are all types of fears