All Common Core: 4th Grade English Language Arts Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #21 : Determine Or Clarify The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4
What does the root “scribe” mean?
Hint: Transcribe means to write down something that is said.
To say
To write
To remember
To speak
To write
The root “scribe” means to write. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.
Example Question #12 : 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 “vis” mean?
Hint: A television is a machine that uses signals sent from far away to make pictures and sound that people can watch.
To hear
To see
To make
Screen
To see
The root “vis” means to see. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.
Example Question #22 : Determine Or Clarify The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4
What does the root “geo” mean?
Hint: Geography the study of the physical features of the Earth.
Weather
Earth
Study
Math
Earth
The root “geo” means earth or rock. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.
Example Question #23 : Determine Or Clarify The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4
What does the root “meter” mean?
Hint: A cyclometer is a tool that measures how many times a wheel spins.
Measure
Height
Length
Width
Measure
The root “meter” means to measure. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.
Example Question #24 : Determine Or Clarify The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4
What does the root “photo” mean?
Hint: A photograph is a picture made using light.
Picture
Camera
Light
Capture
Light
The root “photo” means light. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.
Example Question #25 : Determine Or Clarify The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4
What does the root “tele” mean?
Hint: A telescope is a tool used to look at something far away.
To talk about something
To tell something
Far away
Phone
Far away
The root “tele” means far away. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.