Root Words and Their Meanings Quiz

What does the root word "spec" mean?

• To touch

• To examine

• To look

• To feel

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the origin of the root word "scope"?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does "speculate" mean?

• To watch an event

• To make guesses or form ideas

• To perform on stage

• To touch something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Who is a "spectator"?

• A person who performs in a show

• A person who watches an event

• A person who organizes an event

• A person who writes about an event

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is a "spectacle"?

• A small object

• A type of dance

• A very impressive show

• A type of food

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is a "kaleidoscope"?

• A type of microscope

• A tube with mirrors and colored pieces

• A type of telescope

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "microscopic" mean?

• Very large

• Easily seen

• Extremely small

• Very colorful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a "horoscope"?

• A scientific tool

• A prediction based on stars and planets

• A type of telescope

• A type of microscope

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does "tangible" mean?

• Invisible

• Easily seen or recognized

• Very small

• Very large

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

What does "contagious" mean?

• Not able to be touched

• Having a sickness that can be passed on

• Very colorful

• Extremely small

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4