6. Vocabulary and Reading Fluency
Word Roots — Quiz
Test your understanding of word roots with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
The word "cacophony" contains the Greek prefix "caco-". What does "caco-" most likely mean?
Question 2
If the root "path-" means "feeling" or "suffering", which of the following words describes a lack of feeling or emotion?
Question 3
The suffix "-acious" often indicates "full of" or "having the quality of". Which of the following words describes someone who is talkative or full of talk?
Question 4
What does the root "greg-" typically indicate, as seen in words like "gregarious" or "congregate"?
Question 5
The word "ubiquitous" contains the Latin root "ubi-". What does "ubi-" most likely mean?