Exploring Classical Vocabulary Roots

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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the prefix 'bene-' mean in the word 'beneficial'?
bad or harmful
good or well
unrelated or irrelevant
neutral or indifferent
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct synonym for 'audible': loud, silent, faint.
inaudible
muffled
loud
quiet
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the antonym of 'dormant'?
static
inactive
sleeping
active
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'The audience was captivated by the speaker's eloquence', what does 'eloquence' mean?
A form of written communication
A type of persuasive speech
The use of complex vocabulary
The ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the root word in 'transportation' and explain its meaning.
transit
transported
transference
transport
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the suffix '-ology' indicate in the word 'biology'?
The study of.
The history of.
The practice of.
The theory of.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word is related to 'scribe': inscribe, describe, or subscribe?
inscribe
transcribe
prescribe
ascribe
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
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