Word Analysis Unit 4 Assessment

1. Which word contains the Greek root meaning word or speech?

• elementary
• monologue
• summarize
• lantern

2. Which word contains the Greek root meaning earth?

• geopolitical
• lighthouse
• government
• balancing

3. Which word contains the Greek root meaning circle?

• silence
• unlocked
• astronaut
• cyclical

4. Which word contains the Greek root meaning measure?

• touchdown
• unimportant
• thermometer
• quarrel

5. Read the words. Some of the words are related, but one is not. Choose the word that is not related to the others.

• cyclone
• literature
• flooding
• rescue

6. Which word contains the suffix meaning one who practices?

• numerator
• meteorologist
• permission
• sheltering

7. Which word contains the suffix meaning full of or having the qualities of?

• multiplication
• homestead
• mountainous
• flameproof

8. Which word means about the same as ambition?

• explosion
• mention
• contribution
• motivation

9. Which word means the opposite of minimum?

• newcomer
• maximum
• instrument
• aluminum

10. Which word does not have the same base as the others?

• script
• stringy
• inscription
• prescription