WorksheetsVocabulary and Root Word Quiz 6
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the word "detect" mean?
To hide something
To discover or find out
To forget
To build
Which word is a synonym for "inquisitive"?
Curious
Angry
Tired
Quiet
What is the meaning of the word "pedestrian"?
Someone who rides a bike
Someone who travels by foot
Someone who drives a car
Someone who swims
Which word is an antonym for "absurd"?
Silly
Sensible
Funny
Strange
What does "numerous" mean?
Very few
Many
None
One
What does the root "ped" mean in words like "pedal" and "pedestrian"?
Water
Foot
Light
Air
What does the root "meter" mean in words like "thermometer" and "centimeter"?
Measure
Heat
Water
Time
If you are given the word "aquarium," use your reasoning to explain what the root "aqu" means and choose the best answer.
Air
Water
Earth
Fire
Imagine you see the word "transfer." Using your knowledge of roots, what does the root "fer" mean in this word?
To carry or bring
To write
To see
To eat
You read a story where a character is described as "inquisitive." Using evidence from the story, what might this character do?
Ask lots of questions and explore new things
Stay quiet and never look around
Sleep all day
Refuse to talk to anyone
