Quiz: Idioms, Roots, and Affixes Wk. 13-16

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

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

What are prefixes?

• 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

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 synonym

What is the meaning of the idiom "rain or shine?"

• No matter what

• To take control of your feelings

• Very easy to do

What is the meaning of the idiom "pull yourself together?"

• To take control of your feelings

• Make mistakes and learn from them

• Very easy to do

What is the meaning of the idiom "it was a breeze?"

• No matter what

• Make mistakes and learn from them

• Very easy to do

What is the meaning of the idiom "live and learn"?

• Make mistakes and learn from them

• Very easy to do

• No matter what

What does the root "bene" mean?

• Good

• To look at

• Fear

What does the root "gratus" mean?

• Good

• Grateful

• Fear