Roots & Affixes For 7th Graders
This quiz has been designed for 7th graders in the state of Kansas.
Questions and Answers
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below. What is the definition of a root word?
- A.
A part that is added to a word that changes its meaning.
- B.
The base or stem of the word that provides the basic meaning of the word.
- C.
Words that do not affect other words in any way.
Correct Answer
B. The base or stem of the word that provides the basic meaning of the word.Explanation
The definition of a root word is the base or stem of the word that provides the basic meaning of the word.Rate this question:
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Choose true if you agree with the statement below; choose false if you disagree with the statement below. Prefixes and suffixes are both considered affixes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Prefixes and suffixes are both considered affixes because they are added to the beginning (prefix) or end (suffix) of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning or function. Affixes are essential components of word formation and can change the grammatical category or meaning of a word. Therefore, it is correct to say that both prefixes and suffixes are considered affixes.Rate this question:
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Choose the best answer(s) below: These word parts can be added to roots to form new words.
- A.
Affix
- B.
Suffix
- C.
Prefix
Correct Answer(s)
A. Affix
B. Suffix
C. PrefixExplanation
These word parts, affix, suffix, and prefix, can be added to roots to form new words. Affix is a general term that refers to any word part that can be added to a root. Suffix specifically refers to a word part that is added at the end of a root to change its meaning or function. Prefix, on the other hand, refers to a word part that is added at the beginning of a root to change its meaning or function. Therefore, all three options, affix, suffix, and prefix, are correct answers as they all describe word parts that can be added to roots to form new words.Rate this question:
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Choose true if you agree with the statement below; choose false if you disagree with the statement below.A prefix is added to the end of a root word to change its meaning.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The correct answer is False. A prefix is actually added to the beginning of a root word, not the end, in order to change its meaning. A prefix is a group of letters that is added to the beginning of a word to modify or alter its meaning. Adding a prefix can change the word's tense, number, or even completely change its meaning.Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Which type of affix is added to the end of a root word?
- A.
Prefix
- B.
Suffix
- C.
Root
Correct Answer
B. SuffixExplanation
A suffix is added to the end of a root word to modify its meaning or create a new word. Unlike a prefix, which is added to the beginning of a word, a suffix comes after the root word. For example, adding the suffix "-er" to the root word "teach" creates the word "teacher." Suffixes can indicate different grammatical functions or change the word's tense, number, or part of speech. Therefore, the correct answer is suffix.Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Which option best defines the affix aero?
- A.
Relating to light or the sun
- B.
Very small or tiny
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Of or relating to air or aviation
Correct Answer
C. Of or relating to air or aviationExplanation
The correct answer is "of or relating to air or aviation." The affix "aero" is commonly used in words related to air or aviation, such as aeroplane, aerodynamics, and aerospace. It indicates a connection or association with the concept of air or aviation.Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Which affix deal primarily with water?
- A.
Semi
- B.
Aqua
- C.
Tele
Correct Answer
B. AquaExplanation
The affix "aqua" primarily deals with water. This is evident from the Latin root "aqua" which means water. Therefore, "aqua" is the affix that is most closely related to water.Rate this question:
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Choose true if you agree with the statement below; choose false if you disagree with the statement below.Based on your knowledge of affixes, biblio- means book or books.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Based on the knowledge of affixes, the prefix "biblio-" is commonly used to refer to books. This is derived from the Greek word "biblion" which means book. Therefore, it can be concluded that "biblio-" means book or books.Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Based on your knowledge of affixes, the word biofuel can best be defined as:
- A.
Fuel that comes from water
- B.
fuel that comes from living matter
- C.
Fuel that comes from the sun
Correct Answer
B. fuel that comes from living matterExplanation
The word "biofuel" is a combination of the prefix "bio-" meaning "life" and the word "fuel." Therefore, based on affixes, the word biofuel can be defined as fuel that comes from living matter.Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Which root word deals with time?
- A.
Tele
- B.
Meter
- C.
Chron
Correct Answer
C. ChronExplanation
The root word "chron" deals with time. This can be seen in words like "chronology" which is the study of time and "chronic" which refers to something that lasts a long time. The other options, "tele" and "meter," do not have a direct association with time. "Tele" refers to distance or communication, while "meter" refers to measurement. Therefore, the correct answer is "chron."Rate this question:
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Choose the best answer(s) below: Which root word relates directly to people.
- A.
Test
- B.
Dem
- C.
Phon
Correct Answer
B. DemExplanation
The root word "dem" relates directly to people. This can be seen in words like democracy (rule by the people), demographic (related to the characteristics of a population), and demography (the study of human populations).Rate this question:
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Choose true if you agree with the statement below; choose false if you disagree with the statement below.The prefix be- has the following meanings: a) affect with b) covered withc) cause to be
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because the prefix "be-" can indeed have the meanings mentioned. It can be used to indicate that something is affected by something else, as in "bemoan" (to be affected by sorrow). It can also indicate that something is covered with something else, as in "bespattered" (to be covered with spatters). Lastly, it can be used to show that something is caused to be a certain way, as in "befriend" (to cause someone to be a friend). Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Which root word is best defined as having to do with the earth?
- A.
-ess
- B.
Scrib
- C.
Geo
Correct Answer
C. GeoExplanation
The root word "geo" is best defined as having to do with the earth. This can be seen in words like geography, geology, and geothermal, which all relate to the study or characteristics of the earth. The suffix "-ess" does not have any specific connection to the earth, and "scrib" relates to writing rather than the earth. Therefore, the correct answer is "geo".Rate this question:
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Choose the best answer(s) below: Which root word(s) mean half?
- A.
Chron
- B.
Hemi-
- C.
Tele-
Correct Answer
B. Hemi-Explanation
The root word "hemi-" means half. This can be seen in words like hemisphere, which refers to half of a sphere, and hemiplegia, which is paralysis affecting one side of the body.Rate this question:
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Choose the best answer(s) below:The root graph can be defined as:
- A.
Something written or drawn in a specific way
- B.
An instrument that records
- C.
Of the sun
Correct Answer(s)
A. Something written or drawn in a specific way
B. An instrument that recordsExplanation
The correct answer is "something written or drawn in a specific way" and "an instrument that records". These definitions accurately describe what a root graph is. It is a visual representation or diagram that is created to illustrate or explain something, and it can also refer to a device or tool used for recording data or information.Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Which root word means to measure?
- A.
Biblio
- B.
Meter
- C.
Micro
Correct Answer
B. MeterExplanation
The root word "meter" means to measure. This can be seen in words like thermometer, barometer, and speedometer, where "meter" is used to indicate a device or instrument used for measuring various quantities. Therefore, "meter" is the correct answer to the question.Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.What does the root word micro mean?
- A.
Small
- B.
Medium
- C.
Air
Correct Answer
A. SmallExplanation
The root word "micro" refers to something small.Rate this question:
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Choose true if you agree with the statement below; choose false if you disagree with the statement below.Based on your knowledge of roots, the word emigrate means to wander or move away from.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The word "emigrate" refers to the act of leaving one's own country to permanently settle in another. This is often done for various reasons, such as seeking better opportunities or escaping unfavorable conditions. The word "wander" implies aimless movement, which does not accurately capture the purposeful action of emigrating. However, "move away from" aligns with the concept of leaving one place to settle in another, making the statement true.Rate this question:
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Choose the best answer(s) below: The root mim means to:
- A.
Imitate
- B.
Resemble
- C.
Scream
Correct Answer(s)
A. Imitate
B. ResembleExplanation
The root "mim" in this context refers to the action of imitating or resembling something or someone. It does not have any connection to the meaning of "scream". Therefore, the correct answers are "imitate" and "resemble", as they accurately represent the meaning of the root "mim".Rate this question:
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Choose true if you agree with the statement below; choose false if you disagree with the statement below.The root word mort can be best defined as dealing with peace and happiness.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The root word "mort" is derived from Latin and it means "death" or "mortality". It is commonly used in words like "mortal" and "immortal" which refer to the state of being alive or dead. Therefore, it is incorrect to define "mort" as dealing with peace and happiness.Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Which root word relates directly to sound.
- A.
Ism
- B.
Phon
- C.
Graph
Correct Answer
B. PhonExplanation
The root word "phon" directly relates to sound. This can be seen in words like "telephone" (a device for transmitting sound) and "symphony" (a musical composition). The other options, "ism" and "graph," do not have a direct connection to sound.Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Choose the word that means light.
- A.
Migr
- B.
Chron
- C.
Photo
Correct Answer
C. PhotoExplanation
The word "photo" means light as it is a shortened form of the word "photograph" which captures and records light.Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Which words are all about writing?
- A.
Scribble, inscribe, describe, subscribe
- B.
Rupture, interrupt, abrupt, disrupt
- C.
Consequence, sequel, subsequent, prosecute
Correct Answer
A. Scribble, inscribe, describe, subscribeExplanation
The words "scribble, inscribe, describe, subscribe" are all related to writing. Scribble refers to writing something quickly and carelessly, inscribe means to write or carve words onto a surface, describe involves using words to explain or depict something, and subscribe means to sign up or agree to receive something in written form.Rate this question:
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Choose true if you agree with the statement below; choose false if you disagree with the statement below.Based on your knowledge of roots and affixes, the word telepathy means to feel or suffer outside.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The word "telepathy" does not mean to feel or suffer outside. The prefix "tele-" means distant or far, and the root "path" refers to feeling or suffering. Therefore, "telepathy" means the ability to feel or perceive thoughts or emotions from a distance, not to feel or suffer outside.Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Which root means to bear witness?
- A.
Hemi
- B.
Mort
- C.
Test
Correct Answer
C. TestExplanation
The root "test" means to bear witness.Rate this question:
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Choose true if you agree with the statement below; choose false if you disagree with the statement below.The affix a- means not or without.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The affix "a-" is commonly used in English to indicate negation or absence. When added to a word, it often changes the meaning to imply "not" or "without." Therefore, the statement that the affix "a-" means "not" or "without" is true.Rate this question:
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Choose true if you agree with the statement below; choose false if you disagree with the statement below.The affix be- means with, jointly, or completely.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The affix "be-" does not mean "with, jointly, or completely." It is a prefix that is used to create transitive verbs, indicating that the action is done to or upon something or someone. It does not carry the meaning of "with" or "completely."Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Which affix means in the middle, medium, half, or midway?
- A.
Ist
- B.
Mid
- C.
Super
Correct Answer
B. MidExplanation
The affix "mid" means in the middle, medium, half, or midway.Rate this question:
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Choose the best answer(s) below: Which word(s) can be used to define the affix post?
- A.
Behind
- B.
Inside
- C.
After
Correct Answer(s)
A. Behind
C. AfterExplanation
The word "post" can be defined as "behind" or "after." These words indicate a position or time that comes later or follows something else. "Behind" refers to the position of being at the back or rear of something, while "after" refers to the time or event that occurs following another event. Therefore, both "behind" and "after" accurately define the affix "post."Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Which set of roots and affixes has similar meanings?
- A.
Post and tele
- B.
Meter and be
- C.
Semi and hemi
Correct Answer
C. Semi and hemiExplanation
The set of roots and affixes "semi" and "hemi" have similar meanings. Both "semi" and "hemi" mean "half" or "partially." For example, "semicircle" refers to half of a circle, and "hemisphere" refers to half of a sphere. Therefore, "semi" and "hemi" share the common meaning of indicating something that is only partially or halfway.Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Which prefix means above and beyond?
- A.
Super
- B.
Post
- C.
Ism
Correct Answer
A. SuperExplanation
The prefix "super" means above and beyond.Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Which suffix relates to an action, a state , or an agent?
- A.
Ess
- B.
Ant/ent
- C.
A
Correct Answer
B. Ant/entExplanation
The suffix "ant/ent" relates to an action, a state, or an agent. This suffix is commonly used to form adjectives or nouns that describe someone or something performing an action or having a particular state. For example, "brilliant" describes someone who is very intelligent or talented, and "confident" describes someone who is self-assured or certain. This suffix can also be used to form nouns that refer to a person or thing that performs a particular action, such as "student" or "servant".Rate this question:
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Please choose the response that best answers the question below.Which affix relates to the feminine form?
- A.
Test
- B.
Ess
- C.
Ist
Correct Answer
B. EssExplanation
The affix "ess" relates to the feminine form. This suffix is commonly added to nouns to indicate that they refer to female beings or objects. For example, actress, lioness, and waitress all use the affix "ess" to denote the feminine version of the corresponding noun.Rate this question:
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Choose true if you agree with the statement below; choose false if you disagree with the statement below.The affix -ism refers to a state of confusion.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The affix -ism does not refer to a state of confusion. In linguistics, an affix is a morpheme that is added to a word to create a new word or change its meaning. The suffix -ism is commonly used to form nouns that denote a particular belief, theory, or practice, such as capitalism, socialism, or feminism. It does not have any inherent association with confusion. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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Choose true if you agree with the statement below; choose false if you disagree with the statement below.The affix -ist can best be defined as follows: a) a member of a profession or business activityb) a system of beliefs, principles, etc.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The affix -ist can best be defined as a) a member of a profession or business activity. This is because the suffix -ist is commonly added to nouns to indicate a person who practices or is involved in a particular profession or activity. For example, a dentist is a person who practices dentistry, and a pianist is a person who plays the piano. Therefore, choosing true means agreeing with this definition of the affix -ist.Rate this question:
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