SAT Root List I: Trivia Quiz! MCQ
This SAT Root Words quiz will test your skills and knowledge about Word roots and check your understanding of vocabulary for scoring more used in previous SAT words. There's an essential list of roots every test taker should have should attempt. Let's try it out. All the best!
Questions and Answers
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"Ab-" as in "abnormal"
- A.
Self
- B.
Life
- C.
Apart
- D.
Another
- E.
Know
Correct Answer
C. ApartExplanation
The prefix "ab-" in words like "abnormal" means "away from" or "separate from." Therefore, the word that best fits with this meaning is "apart."Rate this question:
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- 2.
"Ante-" as in "antecedent"
- A.
Before
- B.
Color
- C.
After
- D.
With
- E.
Full
Correct Answer
A. BeforeExplanation
The prefix "ante-" in the word "antecedent" means "before." It is used to indicate something that comes before or precedes another thing. In this case, "antecedent" refers to something that comes before or is prior to something else. Therefore, the correct answer is "before."Rate this question:
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- 3.
"bene-" or "ben-" as in "benevolent"
- A.
Anger
- B.
Sure
- C.
Good
- D.
Trust
- E.
Around
Correct Answer
C. GoodExplanation
The word "bene-" or "ben-" is a prefix that means "good" or "well." In the word "benevolent," the prefix "bene-" is used to convey the meaning of being kind or generous. Therefore, out of the given options, "good" is the correct answer as it accurately represents the meaning of the prefix in the word "benevolent."Rate this question:
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- 4.
"Auto-" as in "autocratic"
- A.
Towards
- B.
Year
- C.
Before
- D.
Happen
- E.
Self
Correct Answer
E. SelfExplanation
The prefix "auto-" in the word "autocratic" indicates self or one's own. In this context, it suggests that an autocratic leader has complete control and makes decisions solely based on their own beliefs and desires, without considering the opinions or input of others. Therefore, the correct answer is "self".Rate this question:
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- 5.
"Am-" or "Ami-" as "amiable"
- A.
Love
- B.
Amusing
- C.
Bizarre
- D.
Not human
- E.
Amusing
Correct Answer
A. LoveExplanation
The given correct answer is "love" because the prefix "Am-" or "Ami-" in the word "amiable" means friendly or likable. Therefore, it is logical to associate this prefix with positive emotions such as love, as opposed to negative emotions like bizarre or not human. Additionally, the word "amusing" is repeated twice in the options, making it less likely to be the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 6.
"Aud-" as in "audacity"
- A.
Outrageous
- B.
Funny
- C.
Smart
- D.
Hear
- E.
See
Correct Answer
D. HearExplanation
The prefix "aud-" in the word "audacity" means to hear. This is evident in the definition of audacity, which refers to the boldness or daring to do something. The concept of hearing is related to being bold and daring as it involves actively listening and paying attention to what is being said or expressed. Therefore, "hear" is the correct answer that aligns with the meaning of the prefix "aud-" in the word "audacity".Rate this question:
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- 7.
"Ann-" or "Enn-" as in "anniversary"
- A.
Old
- B.
Characteristic of humor
- C.
Year
- D.
Celebration
- E.
Important
Correct Answer
C. YearExplanation
The correct answer is "year" because the given options are related to the concept of "anniversary," which is an event that occurs once a year to commemorate a specific date. The word "year" is directly associated with the idea of time and represents the duration of one revolution of the Earth around the Sun.Rate this question:
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- 8.
"Biblio-" as in "bibliography"
- A.
Rhyming
- B.
Life
- C.
List
- D.
Book
- E.
Back
Correct Answer
D. BookExplanation
The prefix "biblio-" in the word "bibliography" refers to books or the study of books. It is derived from the Greek word "biblion" which means book. Therefore, the correct answer is "book".Rate this question:
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- 9.
"Carn-" as in "carnivore"
- A.
Hungry
- B.
Animal
- C.
Meat
- D.
Sharp
- E.
With fur
Correct Answer
C. MeatExplanation
The term "carn-" in words like "carnivore" refers to meat. This indicates that the word is related to animals that eat meat. Therefore, the correct answer is "meat".Rate this question:
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- 10.
"-cess" or "-ced" as in "access"
- A.
Yield, go
- B.
Good, best
- C.
Quick, spry
- D.
Smart, witty
- E.
Win, victorious
Correct Answer
A. Yield, goExplanation
The words "yield" and "go" both end with the suffix "-ed" which is pronounced as /d/. This is consistent with the pronunciation of the suffix "-ced" in words like "access." Therefore, the correct answer is "yield, go" because they share the same pronunciation pattern as "access."Rate this question:
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- 11.
"-cide" as in "pesticide"
- A.
Smell
- B.
Murder
- C.
Spray
- D.
Bait
- E.
Body
Correct Answer
B. MurderExplanation
The word "-cide" in "pesticide" refers to the act of killing or destroying. In the context of the given options, "murder" is the only word that directly relates to killing or causing the death of someone. The other options do not have the same connotation of intentional killing. Therefore, "murder" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 12.
"Chrom-" as in "chromosome"
- A.
Gene
- B.
Time
- C.
Metal
- D.
Color
- E.
Shiny
Correct Answer
D. ColorExplanation
The term "chrom-" in "chromosome" refers to color. Chromosomes are structures within cells that contain genetic material, and they are named as such because they can be stained with certain dyes to reveal their distinct colors. Therefore, the correct answer is "color."Rate this question:
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- 13.
"Chrono-" as in "chronology"
- A.
Time
- B.
Color
- C.
Study
- D.
Old
- E.
Logical
Correct Answer
A. TimeExplanation
The prefix "chrono-" is derived from the Greek word "chronos" which means time. Therefore, when we see "chrono-" in a word like "chronology," it indicates that it is related to the concept of time.Rate this question:
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- 14.
"Cred-" as in "incredible"
- A.
Amazing, fasicanating
- B.
Repulsive, gross
- C.
Involved, part of
- D.
About, concerning
- E.
Believe, trust
Correct Answer
E. Believe, trustExplanation
The prefix "Cred-" is derived from the Latin word "credere" which means "to believe" or "to trust." In the word "incredible," the prefix "in-" negates the meaning, so "incredible" means "not believable" or "not trustworthy." Therefore, the correct answer is "believe, trust."Rate this question:
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- 15.
"Corp-" as on "corporation"
- A.
Business
- B.
Group
- C.
Small
- D.
Body
- E.
Large
Correct Answer
D. BodyExplanation
The word "corp-" in "corporation" refers to a body or a group of people working together for a common purpose. A corporation is a legal entity that is formed by a group of individuals to conduct business. It is a separate body from its owners and has its own rights and liabilities. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "body".Rate this question:
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- 16.
"Cosmo-" or "Cosm-" as in "cosmetic"
- A.
False
- B.
Covering
- C.
World
- D.
City
- E.
Woman
Correct Answer
C. WorldExplanation
The prefix "Cosmo-" or "Cosm-" in words like "cosmetic" refers to the world. It comes from the Greek word "kosmos" which means world or universe. This prefix is used to indicate something related to the world or the universe. Therefore, the correct answer is "world".Rate this question:
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- 17.
"Cogn-" or "Gno-" as in "agnostic"
- A.
Know
- B.
See
- C.
Hear
- D.
Touch
- E.
Idea
Correct Answer
A. KnowExplanation
The root "Cogn-" or "Gno-" in words like "agnostic" refers to knowledge or knowing. It indicates that someone is unsure or does not have knowledge about the existence of a higher power or deity. Therefore, the correct answer is "know."Rate this question:
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