Root Words and Their Meanings Quiz

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

• Name

• Guest

• Stranger

• Enemy

Which root word means "name"?

• hosp

• onym

• host

• hospit

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

• Greek

• Latin

• French

• German

What does the word "hospital" mean?

• A place for learning

• A place for shopping

• A place where sick or injured people are given care

• A place for entertainment

What does "hospitable" mean?

• Unfriendly to guests

• Generous and friendly to guests

• Ignoring guests

• Charging guests

What is a "homonym"?

• A word with the same meaning

• A word with the opposite meaning

• A word spelled and pronounced like another but different in meaning

• A word with no meaning

What is a "synonym"?

• A word with the same or similar meaning

• A word with the opposite meaning

• A word with no meaning

• A word with a different spelling

What is an "antonym"?

• A word with the same meaning

• A word with the opposite meaning

• A word with no meaning

• A word with a similar spelling

What does "anonymous" mean?

• Named and identified

• Made or done by someone unknown

• Famous and well-known

• Written by a group

What is an "acronym"?

• A long sentence

• A name formed from the first letters of words

• A type of poem

• A type of song