Use a Root Word to Determine Word Meanings: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4.C

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1

What does the word vocalize mean?

Hint: The root word “voc” means voice or to call

To make sounds with your voice

A telephone

To text on the phone

To give a professional opinion

Explanation

To vocalize something means to make sounds with your voice.

2

The word "addition" means to add something to something else. Base on this definition, what does "additional" mean?

To add something extra

To take away

To decide

To complete a project

Explanation

Notice that both words have the same root word "add". Because of this, the meaning of "additional" has to have something to do with the definition of "addition". For the question, we learn that "addition" means to add something to something else. Based on our answer options, "To add something extra " is the closest definition to the provided definition.

Additional does mean to add something extra.

3

What does the word inspection mean?

Hint: The root word “spect” means to look

A review or examination of something

an eye exam

a test

a procedure

Explanation

An inspection is a review or examination of something.

4

What does the word portable mean?

Hint: The root word “port” means to carry

Able to be carried

A backpack

able to be seen

able to heard

Explanation

Portable means something that is able to be carried or moved.

5

What does the word multiple mean?

Hint: The root word “multi” means many

Having more than one

A math process

To have only one

To create

Explanation

Multiple means more than one.

6

What does the word portable mean?

Hint: The root word “port” means to carry

Able to be carried

A backpack

Able to be seen

Able to be heard

Explanation

Portable means something that is able to be carried or moved.

7

What does the word fracture mean?

Hint: The root word “fract” means to break

A break or crack in something

To move something

To throw out something that is broken

To reset a bone

Explanation

A fracture is a break or crack in something.

8

What does the word manufacture mean?

Hint: The root word “fac” means to make

To make something by a machine

To bake a cake

To organize a process

To create something

Explanation

Manufacture means to make something by machine.

9

What does the word aquarium mean?

Hint: the root word “aqu” means water

A tank filled with water

A body of water, like a river

A waterpark

A blue color

Explanation

An aquarium is a tank filled with water.

10

What does the word century mean?

Hint: the root word “cent” means 100

100 years

10 years

a period of time

a previous period of time

Explanation

A century is a 100-year timeframe.

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