Exploring Vocabulary Roots and Affixes

What does the prefix "circum-" mean in the word "circumnavigate"?

• Under

• Around

• Before

• Against

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The root "-cred-" in the word "incredible" most nearly means:

• Believe

• Write

• See

• Move

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word uses the root "-lum-" to refer to something related to light?

• Luminary

• Merchant

• Archway

• Petri

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The suffix "-ile" in the word "fertile" suggests that something is:

• Capable of

• Full of

• Opposed to

• Lacking

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The prefix "arch-" in "archenemy" means:

• New

• Chief or principal

• Small

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words contains the root "-radi-" and is related to sending out energy?

• Radiate

• Merchant

• Theorist

• Fertile

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

The root "-theor-" in "theoretical" is most closely related to:

• Practice

• Idea or speculation

• Light

• Stone

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root "-petri-" in "petrify" is associated with:

• Water

• Stone or rock

• Fire

• Air

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The suffix "-ful" in "hopeful" means:

• Lacking

• Full of

• Capable of

• Opposed to

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The root "-mercan-" or "-merchan-" in "merchant" is related to:

• Trade or commerce

• Light

• Stone

• Theory

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B