Classical Roots Lesson 1/2 WORD STUDY QUIZIZZ

1. per

• through

• to turn

• under

• to bring, to bear, to carry

• to twist, to bend

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'through' because 'per' often indicates a means of passage or a method, which aligns with the definition of 'through'. The other options do not convey this meaning.

2. fero

• to bring, to bear, to carry

• to turn

• under

• through

• to twist, to bend

Answer explanation

The Latin verb 'fero' means 'to bring, to bear, or to carry'. This aligns with the correct answer choice, which captures the essence of the verb's meaning.

3. tendo

• to stretch

• to turn

• under

• to bring, to bear, to carry

• through

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'to stretch' as 'tendo' is derived from the Latin verb 'tendere', which means to stretch or extend. The other options do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'tendo'.

4. sub

• under

• to turn

• to bring, to bear, to carry

• through

• to twist, to bend

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'under' because 'sub' is a prefix meaning beneath or below, which aligns with the definition of 'under'. The other options do not convey this meaning.

5. torqueo

• to twist, to bend

• to turn

• under

• to bring, to bear, to carry

• through

Answer explanation

The Latin verb 'torqueo' translates to 'to twist' or 'to bend', which aligns with the correct answer choice. The other options do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'torqueo'.

6. verso

• to turn

• under

• to bring, to bear, to carry

• through

• to twist, to bend

Answer explanation

The term 'verso' is derived from Latin, meaning 'to turn' or 'to turn over.' In the context of pages, it refers to the left-hand page of an open book, which is the result of turning the page.

7. The committee decided to ______________ making a decision until it had more information about the project.

• percussion

• defer

• alter

• contort

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'defer' because it means to postpone or delay making a decision. The committee decided to wait for more information, which aligns with the meaning of 'defer', unlike the other options.

8. The student was shocked when he discovered that his friend had notes written on her hand and her ______________ was to cheat on the vocabulary test.

• intent

• perennial

• dilatory

• subservient

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'intent' because it refers to the purpose or aim behind the friend's actions, which was to cheat on the test. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence.

9. During the debate one candidate tried to __________ her opponent's message by saying he wanted to raise taxes when he really did not.

• distort

• adversity

• elate

• percussion

• Option 5

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'distort' because it means to misrepresent or twist the truth. The candidate aimed to mislead by falsely claiming her opponent wanted to raise taxes, thus distorting his actual message.

10. After suffering through a winter of _____________ with cold weather and food shortages, the first settlers were hopeful that spring would bring better conditions.

• subvert

• intent

• percussion

• adversity

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'adversity' as it refers to difficulties and hardships, which aligns with the settlers' experience of cold weather and food shortages during winter.