2.4 Understanding Word Roots

What does the root '-dict-' mean?

• A) Lead

• B) Say, tell

• C) Make, do

• D) Bend, curve.

The root '-duct-' is associated with which of the following meanings?

• A) Build

• B) Look, see, appear

• C) Lead

• D) Touch

Fill in the blank: The root '-fect-' means ______.

• A) Make, do

• B) Throw

• C) Gather, choose, read

• D) Ruled, sight

Which root means 'bend, curve'?

• -flect-

• -flit-

• -ject-

• -pact-

The root '-flict-' is related to which action?

• Touch

• Strike to the ground

• Conquer

• Draw

Fill in the blank: The root '-ject-' means ______.

• A) Throw

• B) Fastened, agreed

• C) Cut

• D) Build

What is the meaning of the root '-lect-'?

• Conquer

• Gather, choose, read

• Ruled, sight

• Touch

The root '-pact-' is associated with which meaning?

• Fastened, agreed

• Look, see, appear

• Build

• Draw

Fill in the blank: The root '-rect-' means ______.

• A) Ruled, sight

• B) Make, do

• C) Lead

• D) Bend, curve

Which root means 'cut'?

• -sect-

• -spect-

• -struct-

• -tact-