Exploring Vocabulary: Word Within a Word

What is the meaning of the word 'benevolent'?

• Selfish and greedy.

• Indifferent and apathetic.

• Hostile and aggressive.

• Kind and charitable.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Provide a synonym for 'malicious'.

• benevolent

• kind-hearted

• friendly

• malevolent

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

• indifferent

• meticulous

• lazy

• careful

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Use the word 'translucent' in a sentence.

• The lampshade was made of a translucent material that softened the light.

• The painting was vibrant and completely opaque.

• She wore a translucent coat on a rainy day.

• The water was translucent and hard to see through.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What prefix can be added to 'happy' to indicate 'not happy'?

• anti-

• dis-

• non-

• un-

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the suffix in the word 'beautiful'.

• -fully

• -ful

• -able

• -ness

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the root 'ject' mean in the word 'eject'?

• to pull

• to hold

• to push

• to throw

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Find a word that is a synonym for 'quick'.

• sluggish

• fast

• lethargic

• slow

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of the word 'auditory'?

• Relating to the sense of sight.

• Pertaining to the sense of touch.

• Connected to the sense of smell.

• Relating to the sense of hearing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word contains the root 'scrib' and what does it mean?

• describe

• prescribe

• transcribe

• inscribe

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A