Root Words
Definitions
Questions
Fill-in-the-blank
Miscellaneous
100
This Greek root means sound or to hear.
What is aud/son/phon?
100
This word means harsh sounds.
What is cacophony?
100
In many fairy tales, the villain offers this substance to lure a character.
What is a potion?
100
Linda was disappointed when she received her first _____ after 12 years of safe driving.
What is citation?
100
Spell you English teacher's name.
Mrs. Heys
200
The meaning of tact/tang/tag.
What is touch?
200
This word means capable of transmitting an illness or infection by touch.
What is contagious?
200
Mary was sick, so she stayed home to avoid doing this to others.
What is infecting?
200
A person who is unconscious would not be _____ to noise or movement.
What is responsive?
200
What is the name of Mrs. Stafford's substitute teacher?
Mrs. Vanhorn
300
The meaning of pot/pos/val.
What is power or to be strong?
300
The meaning of conclude.
To close an event, book, or movie. To end.
300
Another word for LOOK LIKE is this.
What is resemble?
300
He knew that he had the _____ to get better grades if only he would study more often.
What is potential?
300
What gender is Mrs. Heys' baby?
GIRL
400
This Greek root means citizen, city, or state.
What is cit/civ/poli.
400
The meaning of despondent.
What is hopeless, forlorn?
400
Although three people were singing, it sounded like one beautiful voice because the group was singing in this.
What is unison?
400
Steve didn't know if his sad poem would _____ the audience.
What is affect?
400
In what city does Mrs. Heys live?
What is South Haven?
500
This Greek root means to copy, imitate, or make alike.
What is mim/sembl/simil?
500
The meaning of omnipotent.
What is all powerful?
500
The family purchased tickets to this type of resort which is usually only available for celebrities.
What is exclusive?
500
Disassemble is to _____ as disagree is to agree.
What is assemble?
500
Mrs. Heys' favorite color is...
What is GREEN?
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