ROOT Meaning
Gram/ Graph
BELIEVE
COUNTER
Mixed Bag
100

Root Cred means 

to believe

100

If ''bio" means life, what does biography mean?

a person's life story. 
100

Explain how the root Cred and credentials fits. 

Cred= to believe or Trust 

Credentials = represent who you are, trusting you are who you say you are = passport, password, ID

100

What is the name of the paragraph where you look at the opposite side of the argument?

counter argument

100

What is Carusi's spirit week theme for 2026 school year?

Carusi Wins the World Cup

200

Root Counter means 

opposite or against 
200

The prefix mono- means "one," "single," or "alone".

What does MONOGRAM mean?

A monogram is a decorative design made by combining two or more letters—typically initials—to create a single, personalized symbol used for identification, branding, or personalization

200

What is the definition of a creed?

 A creed is a set of beliefs, principles, or opinions that strongly influence the way people live or work

200

What does counterproductive mean and give and example. 

opposite of productive

not studying for a test during WIN when you have a test the next day. 

200

Which U.S. State does not have any documented poisonous snakes?

Alaska

300

Root Cracy means 

form of government

300

holo- From the Greek holos meaning 'complete', a prefix meaning 'whole' or 'complete'. What is a hologram?

A hologram is a three-dimensional (or whole) visual representation of an object that appears to float in space, even though it is not physically present

300

Something INCREDIBLE means... 

It is hard to believe or imagine.

300

A counterclaim is another word for ... 

The main purpose of a counterclaim is to address the opposite side of the argument and provide a rebuttal.This is also known as counter argument 

300

Which fictional wizard is known as “The Boy Who Lived”?

Harry Potter

400

Root Trans means 

across or through

400
Explain the difference between the roots gram and graph.

Gram = line letter stroke of a pen

Graph= To Write 

400
The meaning of the word incredulous is...

Unwilling or unable to believe something.

400

If a clock is moving counterclockwise then it is moving in what direction? 

A clock moving counterclockwise is moving in the opposite direction to the normal hands of a clock, which is often described as moving left, upward, or "backwards".

400

What is S.E. Hinton (author of The Outsiders) full name?

Susan Eloise Hinton

500

Root Gram means 

line, letter, stroke of a pen

500

Name 3 words not on our study guide list that contain the root graph or gram.

Answers will vary.

500

What does it mean if a website, organization, or course of study is accredited? 

officially recognized as meeting the essential requirements, as of academic excellence. Such as accredited schools. provided with official credentials, as by a government.  accepted as authoritative.

500

Use any word with the root "counter" correctly in a sentence. 

Answers will vary. 

500

Dum-Dums a popular candy in our prize bin  were created in 1924 by a Candy Company in Ohio. The name was specifically chosen because it was easy for children to remember and say. Known for the variety of different flavors, over 30 flavors exist. 

CAN YOU NAME 10 flavors of DUM-DUMS?

Classic Dum Dums Flavors (Original Mix)

  • Blue Raspberry
  • Bubblegum
  • Butterscotch
  • Cherry
  • Cotton Candy
  • Cream Soda
  • Fruit Punch
  • Grape
  • Lemon-Lime
  • Orange
  • Peach-Mango
  • Pineapple
  • Root Beer
  • Sour Apple
  • Strawberry
  • Watermelon
  • Mystery
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