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Vocabulary and Root Word Quiz 6

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "detect" mean?

a)

To hide something

b)

To discover or find out

c)

To forget

d)

To build

2.

Which word is a synonym for "inquisitive"?

a)

Curious

b)

Angry

c)

Tired

d)

Quiet

3.

What is the meaning of the word "pedestrian"?

a)

Someone who rides a bike

b)

Someone who travels by foot

c)

Someone who drives a car

d)

Someone who swims

4.

Which word is an antonym for "absurd"?

a)

Silly

b)

Sensible

c)

Funny

d)

Strange

5.

What does "numerous" mean?

a)

Very few

b)

Many

c)

None

d)

One

6.

What does the root "ped" mean in words like "pedal" and "pedestrian"?

a)

Water

b)

Foot

c)

Light

d)

Air

7.

What does the root "meter" mean in words like "thermometer" and "centimeter"?

a)

Measure

b)

Heat

c)

Water

d)

Time

8.

If you are given the word "aquarium," use your reasoning to explain what the root "aqu" means and choose the best answer.

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Earth

d)

Fire

9.

Imagine you see the word "transfer." Using your knowledge of roots, what does the root "fer" mean in this word?

a)

To carry or bring

b)

To write

c)

To see

d)

To eat

10.

You read a story where a character is described as "inquisitive." Using evidence from the story, what might this character do?

a)

Ask lots of questions and explore new things

b)

Stay quiet and never look around

c)

Sleep all day

d)

Refuse to talk to anyone