7th ELA Roots List 4 Application

The students organized a contradiction to the false rumor, spreading the truth instead. The suffix -tion means “the act of.” What does contradiction most likely mean?

• the act of agreeing with something

• the act of arguing against something

• the act of creating something new

• the act of repeating something

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The medicine was given to counteract the effects of the poison. The root act means “to do.” What does counteract most likely mean?

• to do something in support of another action

• to do something against another action

• to do something without permission

• to do something before another action

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The detective followed the cursory notes left on the desk but realized they were too brief to be useful. The suffix -ory means “relating to.” What does cursory most likely mean?

• relating to running away

• relating to being done quickly

• relating to something carefully explained

• relating to being complete

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The teacher reminded the class that the school curriculum required them to study world history this semester. The suffix -um means “a thing.” What does curriculum most likely mean?

• the thing that runs the courses of study

• the thing that changes every year

• the thing that is written by students

• the thing that is sung in school

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The two scientists worked in correspondence, sending letters and emails about their discoveries. The suffix -ence means “the state of.” What does correspondence most likely mean?

• the state of running away

• the state of writing back and forth

• the state of leading others

• the state of arguing constantly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The king’s courtier hurried to deliver the message. The suffix -ier means “one who.” What does courtier most likely mean?

• one who runs errands for the king

• one who rules a kingdom

• one who studies ancient languages

• one who performs on stage

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The new democracy gave every citizen the chance to vote. The suffix -cracy means “rule by.” What does democracy most likely mean?

• rule by the people

• rule by the wealthy

• rule by one person

• rule by military force

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The company aimed to keep customers satisfied with good service. The suffix -fy means “to make.” What does satisfied most likely mean?

• made to feel pleased

• made to feel angry

• made to feel hungry

• made to feel confused

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The city planned a parade to celebrate the team’s victory. The suffix -ate means “to make or do.” What does celebrate most likely mean?

• to make honor public

• to make dishonor clear

• to make changes quickly

• to make work difficult

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The student asked for the singer’s autograph after the concert. The prefix auto- means “self.” What does autograph most likely mean?

• a self-written signature

• a letter written to a friend

• a story written about another person

• a note written by a teacher

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A