Suffixes
Root Words
Vocabulary
Compound Sentences
Main Idea
100


Which word has the correct suffix added to it to form a noun related to weak? 


weakness or weakable



weekness

100


The root in the word asterisk that relates to star is

                         isk or ast





ast

100

What does the word exoskeleton most likely mean in this sentence?


The insect's exoskeleton protected it from predators.





an outside covering

100

Henry wanted to go to the park, _______ first he had to do his homework.

and, but, or, so

but

100

What is the main idea of the passage below.

Lena is a talented athlete who has been playing soccer since she was five vears old. She is part of her school's soccer team and also plavs on a local club team. Lena loves soccer and spends most of her free time practicing and playing games. She dreams of one day becoming a professional soccer player and playing for her country.

Lena is a talented athlete who loves soccer

200


Which word has the correct suffix added to it to form a noun related to jump?


jumpish or jumper

jumper

200


The root in the word autograph that relates to write is 

                           graph or auto




graph 

200

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What does the phrase ward off mean in this sentence?


I hope the spray will help ward off the mosquitoes!





to keep off

200

Sally was getting hungry, _________ she ate a turkey sandwich.

and, but, or, so

so

200

What is the main idea in the passage below?

Jenny is an avid reader who loves to visit the library. She enjoys reading all kinds of books, from mystery novels to picture books. Jenny also participates in the library's summer reading program every year, where she logs the books she reads and earns prizes for reaching certain goals.


Jenny loves visit the library and reading.

300


Which word has the correct suffix added to it to form an adjective related to accident?


accidental or accidentable

accidental

300


The root in the word geology that relates to study is 

                        geo or log





geo

300

What does the word root mean in this sentence?


Wild pigs will root for food in soft ground.

to dig around

300

My aunt took me to the amusement park, _______ we rode rollercoasters.

and, but, or, so

and

300

What is the main idea of the passage below?

The sun is a star that provides energy to Earth. tI is located at the center of the solar system and is about 93 million miles away from Earth. The sun's energy is essential for life on Earth, as ti provides heat and light for plants to grow and for animals to survive.

The sun 

400


Which word has the correct suffix added to it to form a noun meaning you think something doesn't look right?

suspicion or suspectable 

suspicion

400


The root in the word transport that relates to carry is 

                       port or tra




port

400

What is a synonym for effect in this sentence?


An effect of the flood was mud all over the streets.

a result

400

The old dog was tired, _________ he took a nap on his bed.

and, but, or, so

so

400

What is the main idea of the passage below?

The water cycle is the process by which water moves through the Earth's atmosphere, land, and oceans. It begins with the evaporation of water from bodies of water and the Earth's surface, which forms water vapor in the air. This vapor then condenses into clouds and falls back to the Earth as precipitation, which can then be absorbed by plants or flow into bodies of water.


The water cycle

500


Which word has the correct suffix added to it to form a noun meaning something you are doing?

actish or action

action

500



The root in the word congratulate that relates to thanks is 

                            grat or tula





                              





grat

500

What does the word ruins mean in this sentence?


People like to visit the ruins of ancient cities.

what is left of something destroyed

500

Jordan thought about playing basketball after school, ________ he might play video games instead.


and, but, or, so

or
500

What is the main idea in the passage below?

Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, with a peak that rises 29,029 feet above sea level. It is located in the Himalayas, on the border between Nepal and Tibet. Climbing Mount Everest is a dangerous and challenging feat that requires extensive training and preparation.

Mount Everest 

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