Given the root "cur" means "run," analyze how the meaning of "recur" is related to its root and explain your reasoning.

"Recur" means to run again or happen repeatedly.

"Recur" means to run away from something.

"Recur" means to make something run.

"Recur" means to take something and run.

Examine the word "manufacture." Using your knowledge of the root "fac" (do, make), what can you infer about the process of manufacturing?

It involves making or producing something.

It involves taking something away.

Consider the word "venture." Using the root "ven" (come), what does the word suggest about the action involved, and why?

It suggests coming into a new or risky situation.

It suggests making something new.

Analyze the word "capacity." Using the root "cap" (take), what does the word imply about a container's ability, and how does the root help you understand this?

It implies the container can take in or hold a certain amount.

It implies the container can run.

It implies the container can make things.

It implies the container is safe.

Using your knowledge of the root "fac" (do, make), explain why "difficult" is related to this root and what the word means.

"Difficult" means hard to do or make.

"Difficult" means to take something.

"Difficult" means to come together.

Evaluate the word "salvage." Using the root "salv" (safe, healthy), what does the word mean, and how does the root inform your understanding?

To save something from danger or harm

Analyze the word "agent." Using the root "ag" (do, move, go), what does the word suggest about the role of an agent, and why?

An agent is someone who does or acts on behalf of others.

An agent is someone who takes things.

An agent is someone who comes together with others.

An agent is someone who makes things.

Using the root "cur" (run), explain how the word "cursive" relates to its root and what it means.

"Cursive" means writing that runs or flows together.

"Cursive" means to make something.

"Cursive" means to take something.

"Cursive" means to come together.

Consider the word "magnificent." Using your knowledge of the root "fic" (do, make), what does the word mean, and how does the root contribute to its meaning?

"Magnificent" means something that is made great or impressive.

"Magnificent" means something that is taken away.

"Magnificent" means something that runs quickly.

"Magnificent" means something that is safe.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word below contains a root that means "do" or "make"?

Venture

Factory

Recipient

Curriculum

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you know that "salv" means "safe" or "healthy," what does the word "salvation" most likely mean?

A type of event

The act of being saved

A way to manufacture something

The ability to run

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The word "recipient" contains the root "cip," which means "take." Based on this, what is the most likely meaning of "recipient"?

Someone who gives

Someone who takes or receives

Someone who runs

Someone who makes

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words is related to the idea of "moving" or "going" based on its root?

Faculty

Navigate

Magnificent

Except

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If "cur" means "run," which word below is most likely related to a course of study?

Curriculum

Venture

Faculty

Recipient

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word uses the root "fac" or "fic" to mean "make" or "do" and refers to something that is not real?

Fiction

Venture

Recipient

Event

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If "ven" means "come," which word below means "to come together"?

Venture

Convene

Faculty

Agent

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

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🎯Quiz Roots 4: Actions

Which word below contains a root that means "do" or "make"?

If you know that "salv" means "safe" or "healthy," what does the word "salvation" most likely mean?

The word "recipient" contains the root "cip," which means "take." Based on this, what is the most likely meaning of "recipient"?

Which of the following words is related to the idea of "moving" or "going" based on its root?

If "cur" means "run," which word below is most likely related to a course of study?

Which word uses the root "fac" or "fic" to mean "make" or "do" and refers to something that is not real?

If "ven" means "come," which word below means "to come together"?

Which word contains a root that means "safe" or "healthy" and is used as a greeting?

A student encounters the word "agitate" in a text. Using your knowledge of the root "ag," what does "agitate" most likely mean?

Which word contains a root that means "take" and refers to a tool used for grasping?

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