Vocabulary Quiz

Which prefix means "away from; off"?

• a-

• ab-

• -ment

• -ance

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What is the root meaning of "-bas-"?

• To stand open; gape

• To bristle (with anger)

• Step, pedestal, foundation

• To propose

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the root "-rog-" mean?

• To loosen

• To propose

• To scrape

• To stand open

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the definition of "absolution"?

• Freeing from blame or guilt

• Temporary inactivity or suspension

• To regard with extreme repugnance

• Any substance used for grinding

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word is associated with "tending to annoy or cause ill will"?

• Abeyance

• Abhor

• Abrasive

• Abrogate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is associated with "declaration of assurance of forgiveness"?

• Abasement

• Abeyance

• Absolution

• Abrogate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the suffix "-tion" indicate?

• A resulting state

• Indicating state, condition, action, process, or result

• To make a verb from an adjective

• Indicating tendency, character, quality, or inclination

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which root word in "Anachronism" refers to time?

• -chron-

• -got-

• -billo-

• -blas-

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the definition of "Bigot"?

• A person who is open-minded

• A person who is utterly intolerant of any differing belief

• A person who loves diversity

• A person who is indifferent to opinions

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the suffix "-ism" indicate in the word "Anachronism"?

• A place

• A person

• An action, process, result, state, or condition

• A time

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B