8th Grade Semester Test

What is the meaning of the root word "mal" in Latin?

• Good

• Move

• Bad/Evil

• Self

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the word "adversary" mean?

• A friend

• Someone who offers opposition

• A supporter

• A follower

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the root word "ambu"?

• Against

• Move

• Self

• Bad/Evil

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does "impartial" mean?

• Biased

• Free from undue bias or preconceived opinions

• Naive

• Disrespectful

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the root word "contra" in Latin?

• For

• Against

• With

• Move

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does "convulse" mean?

• To laugh

• To shake uncontrollably

• To sleep

• To run

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the root word "ego" in Latin?

• Other

• Self

• Move

• Against

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does "discipline" mean?

• Ignoring rules

• The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior

• Being lazy

• Disrespecting others

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the root word "fin" (Latin) mean?

• Beginning

• Middle

• End

• Start

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of "commotion"?

• A quiet place

• A noisy disturbance

• A peaceful event

• A silent moment

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4