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Roots Affixes Quiz 24 (60 MCQs)

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1. The prefix inter-(as in interstate, intermediate) means .....
2. The suffix ..... means to make, to act; one who, that which.
3. An affix is .....
4. Read the expert below:"The two argued for days and days on end. They were, of course, tired of arguing, but they could not come to a decent compromise."The prefix com-means together. Using context clues and knowledge of Latin/Greek affixes and roots, find the definition of the word compromise.
5. The word "construct" appears in your reading. Using your knowledge of Latin roots and affixes, explain how you would determine its meaning and select the correct definition.
6. What is the meaning of the prefix ex-?
7. A character in a book is described as "benevolent." Using your knowledge of Latin roots and affixes, explain how you would figure out the meaning and select the correct definition.
8. Because she didn't want anyone to know that she donated money, the woman told the charity that she wanted to remain .....
9. Because they did not ..... say the meeting would start at noon, no one knew when to arrive.
10. What root word means "step"
11. Which of the following words best fits this sentence:"The student was such an ..... He just had to make straight A's in every single class."
12. Counterfeit money is .....
13. What does the root word cap (cept, celve, cip, cup) mean?
14. Which root means "self" or "same" ?
15. Dad said, "Make yourself ..... and lend a hand."
16. What is the prefix in the word "superhero" mean?
17. You come across the word "predictable" in a story. Using your knowledge of Latin roots and affixes, explain how you would figure out its meaning and select the correct definition.
18. The book store will be ..... our new books soon.
19. What does ology mean in the word mythology?
20. Use your knowledge of root words to infer who is most likely to perform a symphony.
21. The root word cent means:
22. Linguistics is the science of .....
23. Based on your knowledge of roots and affixes, what might the word "aspectous" mean?
24. When you are a spectator at a soccer game, you watch people run and kick the ball. What does "spec" mean in spectator?
25. Use the root photo to infer what photoengraving is.
26. What does the word "underpaid" mean?
27. Is it a good idea to intervene when someone is bullying your friend?
28. What is the meaning of ant-/anti-?
29. You see the word "telephone" in a story. Using your understanding of Greek roots, reason out its meaning and choose the best definition.
30. Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word "centennial" ?
31. A word that means the action of throwing forward.
32. If his handwriting was eligible, it was .....
33. Don't be careless when you carry something hot. You might just get burned.What does careless mean?
34. Which word means "a place where people hear and see a show or a presentation" ?
35. The crops did not seem to grow after the farmer an experimental ..... on them to kill the weeds.
36. Word origins is another way to say
37. The prefix semi-(as in semicircle, semifinal) means .....
38. A machine for producing power in which a wheel is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of water, steam, gas, or air
39. $_{Use your knowledge of roots/prefixes to determine the meaning of the word}$benign
40. A thermos is made to keep your liquids .....
41. Read the following.The main character in a story is usually the ..... Which of the following would be the best to fill in the blank in the above sentence?
42. The word "transport" appears in your textbook. Using your knowledge of Latin roots and affixes, explain how you would determine its meaning and select the correct definition.
43. Which of the following words meansthat a person has too much stress?
44. Geology is the study of the surface of the .....
45. Carly was ignored by her friends for something they assumed she had done. How did she feel?
46. If an object is portable that means .....
47. Benign is from the Latin root 'bene' which means .....
48. Which of the following tools would help you to"look at things in the night sky up close" ?
49. To make a conclusion from evidence and reasoning rather than from obvious statements. Also known as "reading between the lines."
50. Choose the correct prefix of the root word "graph" .The actor signed his ..... graph for the little girl.
51. Reviewing your notes before a test can be a useful way to prepare for the test.What does the word useful mean?
52. I was not jok ..... ing about this test.
53. Which of the following instruments would beused to help a hunter see at night?
54. Identify the root word in the word 'unbelievable'.
55. What does phobia mean?
56. FANBOYS are considered conjunctions because they join sentences together.
57. What do you think an aqueduct does? (think about the roots in this word)
58. The baker had already turned off the oven but then he had to turn it back on. He ..... the oven.
59. Ambul is a root that means .....
60. Use your knowledge of roots and affixes to determine the best definition for the word contradict.
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