Root Words and Vocabulary Quiz

Which root word means "fit" or "suitable"?

• art

• apt

• orn

• ept

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 "artisan" mean?

• A person skilled in a craft

• A machine that creates art

• A type of artificial intelligence

• A decorative object

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "inept."

• The ornate vase was inept with beautiful patterns.

• He was inept at playing the piano, often hitting the wrong notes.

• The artisan was inept in crafting beautiful jewelry.

• She ineptly adorned the room with flowers.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "to decorate"?

• adapt

• adorn

• adept

• artificial

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the meaning of "aptitude"?

• A natural ability to do something

• A decorative style

• A type of artificial material

• A form of art

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the root word in "artifice."

• apt

• ept

• art

• orn

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which sentence uses the word "ornate" correctly?

• The room was ornate with simple furniture.

• The ornate design was plain and unadorned.

• The ornate chandelier sparkled with crystals.

• He was adept at creating ornate solutions.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "artificial" mean?

• Made by human skill; not natural

• A form of art

• A natural occurrence

• A type of aptitude

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word means "skillful" or "proficient"?

• inept

• adept

• ornate

• artificial

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Choose the correct use of "adapt" in a sentence.

• The artist adapted the sculpture with jewels.

• She adapted quickly to the new environment.

• The adapt painting was admired by all.

• He was adapt at solving puzzles.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C