Common Core: 2nd Grade English Language Arts : Use a Root Word to Determine Word Meanings: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4.C

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Example Question #32 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.4

What does the word aquarium mean?

Hint: the root word “aqu” means water

Possible Answers:

A blue color

A body of water, like a river

A tank filled with water

A waterpark

Correct answer:

A tank filled with water

Explanation:

An aquarium is a tank filled with water.

Example Question #142 : Language

What does the word dictation mean?

Hint: The root word “dict” means to say

Possible Answers:

Speaking words for someone to write

a recorded song

a vacation

a commanding remark

Correct answer:

Speaking words for someone to write

Explanation:

Diction means to speak words for someone to write down. 

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