English I Word Parts Study – Pre-AP
Roots Quiz Format
 25 questions, worth 4 points each
 Sections include:
o Define the root – You will write the definition for the word part given.
o Identify the definition of a word based on the word part
o Choose roots from a word bank; write a word that includes the root and define the word
Study Hints
 Complete the practice chart in class and add words to your list during our discussion
 Make and use flashcards and review with a friend or classmate. Consider adding an illustration or
an alliterative phrase – find the tool that works best for you!
 If you are unhappy with your grade, review the quiz with me so we can pinpoint areas of weakness
before the next quiz.
Sample Quiz Questions:
I. Write the correct definition for each root:
1. aqua 2. hydrII. Using your knowledge of roots, choose the best definition for each of the words below:
3. aquarelle
A. a painting in transparent watercolor
B. hair spray
C. resembling an animal
4. hydrophobia
A. a morbid fear of water
B. fear of fire
C. fear of being buried alive
III. Choose six different roots below. Write a word using each root and then a basic definition. Do NOT use any of
the sample words from section II of this quiz.
aqua
cosmo
WORD with ROOT:
geo
hydr
mar
sol
DEFINITION of WORD:
5. ________________
__________________________________
6. ________________
__________________________________
terr
English I Word Parts Study – Pre-AP
Lesson 1
Root
Definition
Sample Words
Pre-
before
prepare; prerequisite; preamble; predict
Post-
after, behind
postpartum; postgame; posthumous
Un-
not, against, opposite
unreasonable; unthinkable; unfortunate
Pro-
for, forward
proceed; progress; promote
Re-
back, again
revisit; review; revise; repetition
Mis-
wrong, bad, badly
mistake; misinform
Non-
not
nonsense; nonnegotiable; nonrefundable
In-, Il-, Im-
not
inadequate; illegible; impossible
Root
Definition
Sample Words
co, com, con
with, together
cooperate; compliment; connect
de
down, out, apart
dejected; destruction; detach; deploy
en
in, into
enlist; entrance; enter; engage
extra
beyond
extracurricular; extraterrestrial; extraordinary
inter
between, among
interstate; interfere; interrogate
intra
within
intravenous; intramural; intracellular
peri
around
perimeter; periscope; pericardium
se
apart, away
segregation; separate; sever; sealed
LESSON 2