Stems 2.4 & 2.5

Analyze the word "osmeterium" and determine its meaning based on the stem "osme-."

• A device for measuring sound

• A sensory organ related to smell

• A type of musical instrument

• A tool for writing

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word best fits the context: "The __________ of the orchestra was breathtaking, filling the hall with harmonious melodies."

• osmosis

• phonics

• phonation

• phonograph

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Evaluate the word "carnivore" and identify the meaning of the stem "vor-."

• To speak

• To write

• To eat

• To smell

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Differentiate between "sensation" and "sensitive" based on the stem "sens-."

• Sensation refers to awareness, while sensitive refers to the ability to eat.

• Sensation refers to a feeling or perception, while sensitive refers to being easily affected by external stimuli.

• Sensation refers to writing, while sensitive refers to speaking.

• Sensation refers to sound, while sensitive refers to smell.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Apply the meaning of the stem "dict-" in the context: "The teacher's __________ was clear and authoritative, leaving no room for misunderstanding."

• dictation

• dictionary

• dictate

• dictator

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Analyze the word "manuscript" and determine its meaning based on the stem "scrib/script-."

• A spoken command

• A handwritten or typed document

• A musical note

• A type of smell

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word best fits the context: "The __________ of the ancient text was difficult to decipher due to its age."

• osmosis

• phonics

• script

• graph

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Evaluate the word "autograph" and identify the meaning of the stem "graph/gram-."

• To eat

• To write or record

• To speak

• To smell

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Differentiate between "phonograph" and "phonics" based on the stem "phon-."

• Phonograph refers to a device for recording sound, while phonics refers to a method of teaching reading.

• Phonograph refers to a method of teaching reading, while phonics refers to a device for recording sound.

• Phonograph refers to a type of smell, while phonics refers to a type of writing.

• Phonograph refers to a type of writing, while phonics refers to a type of smell.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Apply the meaning of the stem "vor-" in the context: "The __________ devoured its prey with incredible speed."

• carnivore

• dictator

• phonograph

• manuscript

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B