Common Core: 5th Grade English Language Arts : Use Common Grade-Appropriate Greek or Latin Affixes and Roots to Determine Word Meanings: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.B
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Example Question #12 : Determine Or Clarify The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4
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 that measures how many times a wheel turns.
A device made for bikes.
A device made to measure wind speed.
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 #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 "scope" mean?
Hint: A telescope is a tool that is used to look at something that is far away.
to look at or observe
to run
to write
to analyze
to look at or observe
The root word "scope" means "to look at or observe".
Example Question #11 : Determine Or Clarify The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.4
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
to phone someone
someone far away
to hear or listen
to write or draw
The root word "graph" means to write or draw.
Example Question #14 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.5.4
What does the root “photo” mean?
Hint: A photograph is a picture made using light.
Picture
Capture
Camera
Light
Light
The root “photo” means light.
Example Question #15 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.5.4
What does the root “phon” mean?
Hint: A xylophone is a musical instrument.
Light
Sound
Music
Instrument
Sound
The root “phon’ means sound.
Example Question #16 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.5.4
What does the root “meter” mean?
Hint: A cyclometer is a tool that measures how many times a wheel spins.
Width
Length
Height
Measure
Measure
The root “meter” means to measure.
Example Question #17 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.5.4
What does the root “geo” mean?
Hint: Geography the study of the physical features of the Earth.
Earth
Math
Study
Weather
Earth
The root “geo” means earth or rock.
Example Question #18 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.5.4
What does the root “tele” mean?
Hint: A telescope is a tool used to look at something far away.
Phone
Far away
To talk about something
To tell someone
Far away
The root “tele” means far away.
Example Question #19 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.5.4
What does the root “vis” mean?
Hint: A television is a machine that uses signals sent from far away to make pictures and sound people can watch.
To hear
To make
Screen
To see
To see
The root “vis” means to see.
Example Question #20 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.5.4
What does the root “scribe” mean?
Hint: Transcribe means to write down something that is said.
To write
To say
To speak
To remember
To write
The root “scribe” means to write.
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