Super Readers Root Word Test

The meaning of all of these words are related to life EXCEPT:

• biohazard

• bilateral

• biology

• biography

"The anonymous benefactor donated money to the red cross." Benefactor probably means:

• a rich person

• a secret person

• a good person

• a factory worker

The sixth grade English lessons on Zoom were synchronous. This means:

• The lessons sounded the same.

• The teachers were the same.

• The teachers were different.

• The lessons happened at the same time.

All of these words are related to measurement EXCEPT:

• perimeter

• speedometer

• meter stick

• periscope

Adding the prefix im- to a root, as in immeasurable, changes to word to mean:

• not (not measurable)

• on (measured on top of)

• in (measured inside)

• now (measured quickly)

Which word includes the prefix that means between?

• The cousins lives were intertwined.

• The cousins were inseparable.

• The cousins memories were in chronological order.

• The cousins laughter benefited everyone.

Choose ALL of the words that show a person or thing DOING what is expressed by the root word:

• The harpsichordist put on a beautiful concert.

• The lyricist wrote an award winning song.

• The investigator collected clues.

• The alligator terrified the audience.

Choose ALL the words that turn nouns into verbs:

• evacuate

• elevate

• coordinate

• coordination

Alti, as in altitude, means:

• health

• heat

• heart

• height

Context clues can help us figure out unknown words.

• True

• False