Exploring Word Roots and Meanings

What is the root word in "mortal"?

• mor

• mort

• tal

• al

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the root "aqua" mean?

• Earth

• Fire

• Water

• Air

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

Which word means "able to be broken"?

• Fracture

• Fraction

• Fragile

• Fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Use the word "aquarium" in a sentence.

• The aquarium was full of colorful fish.

• The aquarium was very dry.

• The aquarium was a type of bird.

• The aquarium was a kind of tree.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Analyze the word "immortal." What does it mean?

• Able to die

• Not able to die

• Able to swim

• Not able to swim

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the root word in "fracture"?

• frac

• fract

• ture

• act

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following words is related to "aqua"?

• Aqueduct

• Aquifer

• Aquatic

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What does the word "mortal" mean?

• Able to fly

• Able to die

• Able to swim

• Able to run

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Use the word "fraction" in a sentence.

• The fraction was a large whole number.

• The fraction was a part of the whole.

• The fraction was a type of animal.

• The fraction was a kind of plant.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Analyze the word "aquatic." What does it mean?

• Related to land

• Related to water

• Related to air

• Related to fire

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A