Root Words
What is the root word of the word “irredeemable”?
Redeem
Simplify: 13b — 12a + 4a + 20b + 9
33b - 8a + 9
Give me an example of a metaphor.
You’re a cow!
If 3.5 pounds of potatoes cost $3.29, how much would one pound cost?
$0.94
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What is the root word for the word “irregular”?
Regular
Simplify: 5g + 11h — 4g + g
11h + 2g
Give an example of a simile.
You are like a cow.
Mark runs 15.0 miles in 3 hours. If he continues to run at the same rate, how many miles would he run in one hour?
5 miles
What president is on the 100 dollar bill?
He is not a president! Benjamin Franklin!
If the root word of decompose is compose, what is the root word of declaration?
Solve for x: -10(-11x + 12) = 650
X = 7
Give an example of personification.
“The sun embraced us with its warm rays” is an example of what figure of speech?
A store buys microwaves from a manufacturer at a wholesale price of $78. The store’s markup is 125%. How much does the store charge for a microwave?
$175.50
Australia is on what continent?
Australia
What is the root word of exclamation?
Exclaim
Solve for x: 89 — 3x = -149 + 4x
X = 34
Give an example of a root word.
Direction = Direct
Action = Act
Addiction = Addict
For every three days Rob hikes, he uses half of a roll of film in his camera. He is planning a 24-day hike and wants to be able to take pictures each day. How many rolls of film should Rob pack?
4 rolls
How many states border Texas, and what are they?
Four: Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico.
Using “sate” as a root word, create a longer word.
Insatiable, satisfy
Solve for x and y: y = 5x
2y = 8x + 4
X = 2
Y = 10
What is the adjective in the following sentence:
“Jesse ran for office with her long-time friend.”
There is no adjective.
At a restaurant, a meal costs $15. A tip of 20% of the cost of the meal is given. Sales tax is 6% of the cost of the meal. What is the total amount the customer pays for the meal, including tip and tax?
$18.90
What continent is Iran located on?
Asia