Root Words Quiz

What does the root "lux" mean?

• to take

• light

• strong

• law/rule

Which word is derived from the root "cap"?

• fortress

• capable

• jurisdiction

• acquit

What is the meaning of the root "fort"?

• free/to put to rest

• alone/only/one

• strong

• forward/for

Which of the following words is associated with the root "jur/jus"?

• promote

• fortitude

• jurisdiction

• absent

The root "quit" means:

• away from/off/outside of

• to take

• free/to put to rest

• light

The prefix "pro" means:

• away from/off/outside of

• forward/for

• free/to put to rest

• light

The root "jur/jus" means:

• away from/off/outside of

• to take

• free/to put to rest

• law/rule

Which word is derived from the root "lumen"?

• illumination

• jurisdiction

• light

• propel

Which word is derived from the root "lux"?

• illumination

• jurisdiction

• luxury

• propel

Which word comes from the prefix "ab"?

• soliloquy

• capable

• absent

• quit