Context Clues and Greek Roots

Based off the Root word "vac" and the context of the sentence, what does the word "vacuous" most closely mean?

The student's face wore a vacuous expression as they stared out the window, already dreaming of the weekend.

• mischievous

• mindless

• bored

• wistful

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Based off the Root word "sens/sent" and the context of the sentence, what does the word "insensitive" most closely mean?

Her insensitive comments about other workers' personal lives have gotten Belinda kicked out of several volunteer organizations.

• thoughtless, careless

• without concern for others' feelings

• insightful

• made up

• opinion-based

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Based off the Root word "vid/vis" and the context of the sentence, what does the word "envision" most closely mean?

When you envision your future career, do you see yourself working with a small business, or as part of a large corporation?

• picture

• think about

• ponder

• plan for

• worry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Use context clues and your knowledge of Greek/Latin roots to choose the word that best completes the sentence. The trip was so amazing I don't have the words to explain it! It was an ___________________ experience.

• omnipotent

• benevolent

• justifiable

• logical

• indescribable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Use your knowledge of Greek/Latin roots as well as context clues to choose the correct word to complete the sentence. The ___________ fear of being attacked by birds meant that Kevin was constantly anxious both outside and indoors.

• insensitive

• visible

• beneficient

• judicious

• omnipresent

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Use context clues and your understanding of the Greek/Latin roots to fill in the blank with the word that best fits. 

Since my keyboard broke I've been forced to take notes ______________.

• descriptively

• manually

• insensitively

• omnipotently

• vacantly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

Identify the Greek/Latin root that means "to send"

• mis/mit

• jur/jus

• vac

• scrib/script

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Identify the Greek/Latin root that means "hand"

• scrib/script

• bene

• mis/mit

• man

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root word "omni" most closely means...

• to be all encompassing

• to frighten

• to see

• to take care

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Based on the root word 'graph' and the context of the sentence, what does the word 'autograph' most closely mean? The famous author was happy to give her autograph to the fans waiting outside the bookstore.

• A) a written signature

• B) a photograph

• C) a drawing

• D) a speech

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B