Common Core: 4th Grade English Language Arts : Use Common Greek and Latin Affixes and Roots as Clues to the Meaning of a Word: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.4.B
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Example Question #2 : Use Common Grade Appropriate Greek Or Latin Affixes And Roots To Determine Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.5.4.B
What does the root word "scope" mean?
Hint: A telescope is a tool that is used to look at something that is far away.
to analyze
to look at or observe
to write
to run
to look at or observe
The root word "scope" means "to look at or observe".
Example Question #1 : Use Common Greek And Latin Affixes And Roots As Clues To The Meaning Of A Word: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4.B
What does the root word "graph" mean?
Hint: a telegraph was a way to send and write letters to someone far away.
to write or draw
someone far away
to hear or listen
to phone someone
to write or draw
The root word "graph" means to write or draw.
Example Question #1 : Use Common Grade Appropriate Greek Or Latin Affixes And Roots To Determine Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.5.4.B
Select the best definition for the word "cyclometer"
Hint: the root word "cyclo" means circle or wheel.
A device made to help draw a circle.
A device made to measure wind speed.
A device made for bikes.
A device that measures how many times a wheel turns.
A device that measures how many times a wheel turns.
We are told in the problem that "cyclo" means circle or wheel. "Meter" means to measure something. Thus the correct answer is, "A device that measures how many times a wheel turns. ".
Example Question #2 : Use Common Greek And Latin Affixes And Roots As Clues To The Meaning Of A Word: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4.B
What does the suffix “-en” mean?
Hint: The word “golden” means to be made of gold.
Wealthy
To have money
To be
Made of
Made of
The suffix “-en” means to be made of. Suffixes are a letter or group of letters added to the ending of words to change their meaning or function.
Example Question #4 : Use Common Greek And Latin Affixes And Roots As Clues To The Meaning Of A Word: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4.B
What does the suffix “-er” mean?
Hint: The word “taller” means to be more tall.
Made of
To be better
To be
More
More
The suffix “-er” means to be more. Suffixes are a letter or group of letters added to the ending of words to change their meaning or function.
Example Question #4 : Use Common Greek And Latin Affixes And Roots As Clues To The Meaning Of A Word: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4.B
What does the suffix “-less” mean?
Hint: The word “hopeless” means without hope.
To be
More
Made of
Without
Without
The suffix “-less” means without. Suffixes are a letter or group of letters added to the ending of words to change their meaning or function.
Example Question #5 : Use Common Greek And Latin Affixes And Roots As Clues To The Meaning Of A Word: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4.B
What does the prefix “non-” mean?
Hint: The word “nonviolent” means to not be violent.
Not
Against
Harsh
Very
Not
The prefix “non-” means not. A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root of a word to change its meaning.
Example Question #6 : Use Common Greek And Latin Affixes And Roots As Clues To The Meaning Of A Word: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4.B
What does the prefix “sub-” mean?
Hint: The word “subway” means a station under the ground.
Ground
Less than
Under
Over
Under
The prefix “sub-” means to be under. A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root of a word to change its meaning.
Example Question #3 : Use Common Greek And Latin Affixes And Roots As Clues To The Meaning Of A Word: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4.B
What does the prefix “semi-” mean?
Hint: The word “semifinal” in sports means one of two games or matches in a sports tournament that come just before the last one.
Less than
Not fully
All the way
Over
Not fully
The prefix “semi-” means not fully, partly, or half. A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root of a word to change its meaning.
Example Question #8 : Use Common Greek And Latin Affixes And Roots As Clues To The Meaning Of A Word: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4.B
What does the root “auto” mean?
Hint: Autograph means to sign your own name.
To be
To write
Own or self
To sign
Own or self
The root “auto” means own or self. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.
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