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Question 1 of 10
What is a word family?
KS2 English: Word Families and Etymology – Vocabulary Quiz
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This KS2 English: Word Families and Etymology – Vocabulary Quiz quiz contains 10 multiple choice questions designed to help you revise and test your KS2 English knowledge. Select an answer for each question and click “Submit Answer” to see instant feedback. Take your time and try to score as high as possible!
Description
Explore word families (groups of related words) and word origins (etymology). Understand how knowing roots helps with spelling and meaning.
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Question 2 of 10
Which words belong to the same word family: play, played, playful, playground?
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Question 3 of 10
The Latin root "aqua" means:
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Question 4 of 10
The Greek root "tele" means:
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Question 5 of 10
Which root means "to write"?
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Question 6 of 10
The Latin root "port" means:
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Question 7 of 10
"Microscope" contains two Greek roots. "Micro" means small. What does "scope" mean?
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Question 8 of 10
How can knowing word roots help with spelling?
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Question 9 of 10
The root "aud" means "to hear." Which word contains this root?
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Question 10 of 10
Which word family does "instruction, construct, destruction" belong to?
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