Idioms, Roots, and Suffixes Wk. 8-11 Quiz

What is an idiom?

• a phrase that has a figurative meaning that is different from its literal meaning

• literal meaning

• a funny story about fictional characters

• a type of poem

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CCSS.L.5.5B

What is a root word?

• a word part from the Greek and Latin languages that carry meaning

• a noun or verb a word

• part of a tree

• a complete sentence

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What are suffixes?

• Affixes that go in front of a root word that carry meaning

• Affixes that go in the end of a word

• A multiple meaning word

• A type of punctuation

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CCSS.L.5.4B

What is the meaning of the idiom "knock it out of the park?"

• Believe what people do and not what they say

• Wish good luck

• You have achieved great success

• Try your best

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What is the meaning of the idiom "break a leg?"

• Wish good luck

• Believe what people do and not what they say

• You have achieved great success

• Be careful

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CCSS.L.5.5B

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What is the meaning of the idiom "on cloud nine?"

• Wish good luck

• Believe what people do and not what they say

• Extreme happiness

• Feeling confused

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What is the meaning of the idiom "actions speak louder than words?"

• Believe what people do and not what they say

• You have achieved great success

• Extreme happiness

• Words are more important than actions

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CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the root "bio" mean?

• nation or race

• life

• credible

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CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the root "ethn" mean?

• nation or race

• credible

• life

• water

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CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the root "cred" mean?

• Life

• To look

• nation or race

• To believe

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CCSS.L.5.4B