Mrs. Medlock Root Quiz List 1-5
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What does the root "ambi" mean?
- A.
Together
- B.
Self
- C.
Ultra
- D.
Both
Correct Answer
D. BothExplanation
The root "ambi" means both.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What does the root "auto" mean?
- A.
Together
- B.
Automatic
- C.
Self
- D.
With
Correct Answer
C. SelfExplanation
The root "auto" means self. This can be seen in words like autobiography, which is a self-written account of one's life, and autopilot, which refers to a self-operating system or device. The prefix "auto" indicates that something is related to or done by oneself, without external intervention or control.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What does the root "syn" mean?
- A.
Self
- B.
Together
- C.
Both
- D.
Light
Correct Answer
B. TogetherExplanation
The root "syn" means "together". This prefix is commonly used in words to indicate a sense of unity or collaboration, such as in words like "synchronize" (to occur at the same time) or "synergy" (the combined effect of multiple elements working together). It implies a sense of cohesion and cooperation.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What does the root "con" mean?
- A.
With
- B.
Together
- C.
Both
- D.
Self
Correct Answer
A. WithExplanation
The root "con" means "with." This can be seen in words like "connect" (to join or bring together), "contribute" (to give or provide together), and "converse" (to talk or communicate with someone). The prefix "con-" is often used to indicate being together or in association with something or someone.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What does the root "multi" mean?
- A.
Out
- B.
Many
- C.
One
- D.
Front
Correct Answer
B. ManyExplanation
The root "multi" in this context means "many".Rate this question:
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- 6.
What does the root "sub" mean?
- A.
Above
- B.
Together
- C.
Front
- D.
Under
Correct Answer
D. UnderExplanation
The root "sub" means "under." This can be seen in words like submarine (a vessel that goes under the water), submerge (to go under the surface), or subway (an underground train system). The prefix "sub-" is used to indicate something that is below or beneath.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the meaning of the root "ex"?
- A.
In
- B.
Self
- C.
Together
- D.
Out
Correct Answer
D. OutExplanation
The root "ex-" in words typically means "out" or "outside of." It is commonly used to indicate separation, removal, or exclusion. For example, "exit" means to go out, "exclude" means to keep out, and "extract" means to remove. Therefore, the correct answer "out" accurately reflects the meaning of the root "ex-".Rate this question:
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- 8.
What does the root "fore" mean?
- A.
Self
- B.
Together
- C.
Front
- D.
Life
Correct Answer
C. FrontExplanation
The root "fore" means front. This can be seen in words like "forehead" (front of the head) and "foreground" (front part of a scene). The other options, self, together, and life, do not accurately reflect the meaning of the root "fore".Rate this question:
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- 9.
What does the root "bio" mean?
- A.
Front
- B.
Life
- C.
Graph
- D.
Many
Correct Answer
B. LifeExplanation
The root "bio" is derived from the Greek word "bios," which means "life." This root is commonly used in words related to living organisms, such as biology (the study of living organisms) and biography (the story of someone's life). Therefore, "life" is the correct meaning of the root "bio."Rate this question:
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- 10.
What does the root "ultra" mean?
- A.
With
- B.
Together
- C.
Self
- D.
Beyond
Correct Answer
D. BeyondExplanation
The root "ultra" means beyond. It denotes something that is surpassing or exceeding a certain limit or expectation. It implies going to an extreme or going beyond what is considered usual or normal.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The root in the sentence below means:"We used conductive material to allow the current to travel quickly down the wire."
- A.
Together
- B.
Self
- C.
With
- D.
Under
Correct Answer
C. WithExplanation
In the given sentence, the word "with" is used to explain the meaning of the root word "root." It suggests that the conductive material was used in conjunction or in association with the wire, allowing the current to travel quickly. Therefore, "with" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The root in the sentence below means:"We use many different types of systematic solutions to fix the problem."
- A.
Self
- B.
With
- C.
Under
- D.
Together
Correct Answer
D. TogetherExplanation
The word "together" is the correct answer because it means that multiple solutions are used in a unified and coordinated manner to address the problem. This implies that the solutions are not used individually or independently, but rather in collaboration with each other.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What is the meaning of the root: Ethno
- A.
Out
- B.
Race
- C.
Together
- D.
Beyond
Correct Answer
B. RaceExplanation
The root "Ethno" refers to race. This can be inferred from the fact that "Ethno" is commonly used in words related to different racial or ethnic groups, such as "ethnography" (the study of different cultures and races) and "ethnocentrism" (the belief in the superiority of one's own race or ethnic group).Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is the meaning of the root: Graph
- A.
Draw
- B.
Out
- C.
Write
- D.
Light
Correct Answer
C. WriteExplanation
The root "graph" comes from the Greek word "graphein" which means "to write". Therefore, the meaning of the root "graph" is related to writing or recording information. The other options, such as draw, out, and light, do not have a direct connection to the root "graph".Rate this question:
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- 15.
What is the meaning of the root: Phone
- A.
Light
- B.
Write
- C.
Sound
- D.
Out
Correct Answer
C. SoundExplanation
The root "phone" is derived from the Greek word "phōnē" which means "sound". It is commonly used in words related to sound, such as telephone, phonetics, symphony, and microphone. Therefore, the correct meaning of the root "phone" is sound.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What is the meaning of the root: Photo
- A.
Sound
- B.
Light
- C.
Write
- D.
Draw
Correct Answer
B. LightExplanation
The root "photo" is derived from the Greek word "phos" which means light. This root is commonly used in words related to light, such as "photograph" (a picture made using light) and "photosynthesis" (the process in which plants convert light energy into chemical energy). Therefore, the meaning of the root "photo" is light.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What is the meaning of the root: port
- A.
Light
- B.
Heat
- C.
Carry
- D.
Out
Correct Answer
C. CarryExplanation
The root "port" means to carry. This can be seen in words like transport, portable, and import, where the root "port" indicates the action of carrying or moving something from one place to another.Rate this question:
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- 18.
What is the meaning of the root: Tele
- A.
Near
- B.
Together
- C.
Far
- D.
Sound
Correct Answer
C. FarExplanation
The root "tele" typically means "far" in words such as "telescope" (a device used to see objects that are far away) and "telecommunication" (communication over long distances). This suggests that the meaning of the root "tele" in this context is "far."Rate this question:
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- 19.
What is the meaning of the root: therm
- A.
Carry
- B.
Sound
- C.
Heat
- D.
Light
Correct Answer
C. HeatExplanation
The root "therm" is derived from the Greek word "thermos" which means heat. Therefore, the meaning of the root "therm" is heat.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What is the meaning of the root: cycle
- A.
Circle
- B.
Round
- C.
Again
- D.
Light
Correct Answer
A. CircleExplanation
The root "cycle" refers to a circular shape or path. Therefore, the closest meaning to this root is "circle," which is a geometric shape that is round and continuous. The other options, "round," "again," and "light," do not directly relate to the concept of a circle.Rate this question:
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- 21.
What is the meaning of the root arch?
- A.
Out
- B.
Rule
- C.
Many
- D.
Out
Correct Answer
B. RuleExplanation
The root arch refers to a governing principle or a set of regulations that dictate how something should be done. It implies a system of guidelines or instructions that must be followed. Therefore, "rule" is the correct answer as it best captures the meaning of the root arch.Rate this question:
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- 22.
What is the meaning of the root luc?
- A.
Together
- B.
Carry
- C.
Out
- D.
Light
Correct Answer
D. LightExplanation
The root "luc" means light.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Magna means:
- A.
Large
- B.
Small
- C.
Far
- D.
King
Correct Answer
A. LargeExplanation
The word "magna" is derived from Latin and it means "large" or "great". It is often used to describe something of significant size or importance. Therefore, the correct answer is "large".Rate this question:
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- 24.
Miss/Mitt means
- A.
Large
- B.
Send
- C.
Move
- D.
Write
Correct Answer
B. SendExplanation
The word "miss/mitt" is a verb that means to send something or someone to a particular destination. It implies the action of dispatching or transmitting someone or something to a specific place or person. Therefore, the correct answer is "send."Rate this question:
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- 25.
The root mov and mobil mean
- A.
Muse
- B.
Miss
- C.
Motivate
- D.
Move
Correct Answer
D. MoveExplanation
The root "mov" and "mobil" both refer to the concept of physical movement or changing position. This is evident in words like "movement" and "mobile" which are derived from these roots. Therefore, the correct answer is "Move" as it encompasses the meaning of both "mov" and "mobil".Rate this question:
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- 26.
The root reg means:
- A.
Regulate
- B.
Write
- C.
Royal
- D.
King
Correct Answer
D. KingExplanation
The root "reg" in this context refers to the concept of "king." This can be understood by looking at the other options given - "regulate" means to control or govern, "write" has no connection to the root "reg," and "royal" is an adjective related to kings and queens but not directly linked to the root itself. Therefore, "king" is the most appropriate explanation for the root "reg" in this question.Rate this question:
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- 27.
The root scrib means
- A.
Draw
- B.
Write
- C.
Read
- D.
Move
Correct Answer
B. WriteExplanation
The root "scrib" refers to the action of writing. This can be seen in words like "scribe" (a person who writes), "inscribe" (to write or carve words onto a surface), and "transcribe" (to write down or copy something). Therefore, the correct answer is "write".Rate this question:
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- 28.
The root scrib and graph mean the same:
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The root "scrib" and "graph" both refer to writing or recording. "Scrib" is derived from the Latin word "scribere" meaning "to write," while "graph" is derived from the Greek word "grapho" meaning "to write" or "to record." Therefore, it can be concluded that the root "scrib" and "graph" have the same meaning.Rate this question:
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- 29.
The root tend means:
- A.
Write
- B.
Stretch
- C.
See
- D.
Live
Correct Answer
B. StretchExplanation
The root "tend" in this context refers to the action of stretching. This can be inferred from the given options, where "stretch" is the only word that relates to the physical act of elongating or expanding something. Therefore, "stretch" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 30.
The root video/vis mean:
- A.
See
- B.
Write
- C.
Graph
- D.
Move
Correct Answer
A. SeeExplanation
The root "video/vis" refers to the act of seeing or perceiving. It is derived from the Latin word "videre" which means "to see". Therefore, the correct answer is "see".Rate this question:
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- 31.
The roots viv/vict means:
- A.
Together
- B.
Write
- C.
See
- D.
Live
Correct Answer
D. LiveExplanation
The roots viv/vict means "live". This can be inferred from the word "viv" which is derived from Latin and means "life" or "alive". The root "vict" can also be connected to "viv" as it is related to "victor" which means "one who lives" or "one who is alive". Therefore, the correct answer is "live".Rate this question:
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- 32.
The root duct means:
- A.
See
- B.
Lead
- C.
Conduct
- D.
View
Correct Answer
B. LeadExplanation
The root "duct" in this context refers to the act of guiding or directing something, which aligns with the meaning of "lead". It does not refer to seeing, conducting electricity, or having a view. Therefore, "lead" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 33.
The root tempo means:
- A.
Write
- B.
See
- C.
Time
- D.
Move
Correct Answer
C. TimeExplanation
The root tempo refers to the concept of time. It is derived from the Latin word "tempus" which means time. In music, tempo refers to the speed or pace at which a piece of music is played. Therefore, the correct answer "time" accurately represents the meaning of the root tempo.Rate this question:
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- 34.
This root means "around"-
- A.
Viv
- B.
Peri
- C.
False
- D.
Small
Correct Answer
B. PeriExplanation
The root "peri" means "around."Rate this question:
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- 35.
Pseudo means
- A.
True
- B.
Around
- C.
Out
- D.
False
Correct Answer
D. FalseExplanation
The word "pseudo" does not mean "false." It actually means something that is false or deceptive in appearance, but not in reality. So, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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- 36.
This root means "on"-
- A.
Ex
- B.
Epi
- C.
Peri
- D.
Ec
Correct Answer
B. EpiExplanation
The root "epi" means "on" or "upon." It is commonly used in words such as "epidermis" (the outer layer of the skin), "epicenter" (the point on the Earth's surface directly above an earthquake), and "epilogue" (a concluding section at the end of a literary work).Rate this question:
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- 37.
This root means "large"
- A.
Micro
- B.
Ma
- C.
Macro
- D.
Mini
Correct Answer
C. MacroExplanation
The root "macro" means "large" in this context. It is commonly used in words such as macroeconomics, macroscopic, or macrocosm, which all refer to something on a large scale.Rate this question:
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- 38.
This root means "small"
- A.
Macro
- B.
Magna
- C.
Micro
- D.
Meter
Correct Answer
C. MicroExplanation
The root "micro" means "small" in this context. It is commonly used in words such as microscope (a device used to view small objects) and microorganism (a small living thing). The other options, macro (meaning "large"), magna (meaning "great"), and meter (meaning "measure"), do not have the same meaning as "small" and are therefore not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 39.
This root means "people"
- A.
Phy
- B.
Demos
- C.
Logy
- D.
Fore
Correct Answer
B. DemosExplanation
The root "demos" means "people" in Greek. This can be seen in words like democracy (rule by the people) and demographic (related to the characteristics of a population). Therefore, the correct answer is demos.Rate this question:
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- 40.
The word ecosystem contains two roots. The meaning of the two roots are:
- A.
Culture and house
- B.
Habitat and sound
- C.
Habitat and together
- D.
House and one
Correct Answer
C. Habitat and togetherExplanation
The word "ecosystem" is made up of two roots, "habitat" and "together". The term "habitat" refers to the natural environment or surroundings in which a particular organism or species lives. "Together" implies the concept of different organisms living and interacting with each other in a specific habitat, creating a balanced and interconnected system. Therefore, the correct answer is "habitat and together".Rate this question:
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- 41.
In social studies we learned about genocide during the war. Genocide contains the root:
- A.
Far
- B.
Out
- C.
House
- D.
Birth, origin
Correct Answer
D. Birth, originExplanation
The correct answer is "birth, origin". The root "geno" in genocide is derived from the Greek word "genos" which means "race" or "birth". This root indicates that genocide involves the deliberate killing of a specific racial or ethnic group, emphasizing the idea of birth or origin.Rate this question:
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- 42.
The word biology contains two roots. The two root meanings are:
- A.
Life and measure
- B.
Life and house
- C.
Life and study of
- D.
Life and large
Correct Answer
C. Life and study ofExplanation
The word "biology" is formed by combining two roots - "bio" meaning life and "logy" meaning study of. Therefore, the correct answer is "life and study of", as biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms.Rate this question:
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- 43.
What does the root meter mean?
- A.
Magna
- B.
Micro
- C.
Measure
- D.
Mini
Correct Answer
C. MeasureExplanation
The root "meter" in this context refers to a unit of measurement. Therefore, the correct answer "measure" aligns with the meaning of the root.Rate this question:
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- 44.
The two roots in the sentence below means:The zoologist was credible in his research findings.
- A.
Animal, write
- B.
Animal, body
- C.
Animal, large
- D.
Animal, believe
Correct Answer
D. Animal, believeExplanation
The sentence states that the zoologist was credible in his research findings. This implies that the zoologist's research findings were trustworthy and believable. The word "animal" in the options suggests a connection to the zoologist's field of study, and the word "believe" accurately reflects the credibility of his research findings. Therefore, the option "animal, believe" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 45.
The roots in the sentences below mean:Hitler contributed to the genocide of thousands of people.
- A.
Life, kill
- B.
Birth, right
- C.
Birth, kill
- D.
Birth, believe
Correct Answer
C. Birth, killExplanation
The word "genocide" in the sentence suggests mass killing or murder. "Birth" refers to the beginning or creation of life, while "kill" means to cause death. Therefore, the roots "birth, kill" accurately convey the idea that Hitler's actions led to the birth or creation of many deaths, indicating his contribution to the genocide of thousands of people.Rate this question:
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- 46.
The roots in the sentence below mean:The corporation was ran by two fraternal twin brothers.
- A.
Body, birth
- B.
Body, brother
- C.
Body, family
- D.
Body, believe
Correct Answer
B. Body, brotherExplanation
The sentence states that the corporation was run by two fraternal twin brothers. The word "roots" is used metaphorically here to imply the origin or foundation of the corporation, which is the two brothers. Therefore, the correct answer is "body, brother."Rate this question:
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- 47.
The roots in the following sentence mean:Now that the dictator had an omniscient view of all the fact and research, he wished to liberate the people.
- A.
All, birth
- B.
All, write
- C.
All, look
- D.
All, free
Correct Answer
D. All, freeExplanation
The correct answer is "all, free". In the given sentence, the word "omniscient" indicates that the dictator had complete knowledge or awareness of all the facts and research. The word "liberate" means to set free or grant freedom. Therefore, the roots "all" and "free" accurately represent the meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 48.
What is the meaning of the roots in the sentence below?Her maternal instincts were much better than his paternal instincts.
- A.
Father, brother
- B.
Mother, family
- C.
Birth, mother
- D.
Mother, father
Correct Answer
D. Mother, fatherExplanation
The sentence is comparing the maternal instincts of a woman to the paternal instincts of a man. The phrase "maternal instincts" refers to a mother's natural ability to care for and protect her child, while "paternal instincts" refers to a father's natural ability to do the same. Therefore, the meaning of the roots in the sentence is "mother, father."Rate this question:
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- 49.
The mutation grew into a revolting creature. The meaning of the root is:
- A.
Grow
- B.
Change
- C.
Look
- D.
Animal
Correct Answer
B. ChangeExplanation
The correct answer is "change" because the sentence states that the mutation grew into a revolting creature. This implies that there was a transformation or alteration in the creature's appearance or characteristics. Therefore, "change" best captures the meaning of the root in this context.Rate this question:
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