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Vocabulary and Word Roots Practice Tests

These Grade 10 English practice tests develop vocabulary through prefixes, suffixes, Greek and Latin roots, context clues, connotation, denotation, academic language, precise word choice, and word relationships.

Skills covered

  • Using common prefixes and suffixes to estimate the meaning and grammatical role of unfamiliar words
  • Recognizing Greek and Latin roots such as bio, geo, aud, scrib, port, spect, bene, mal, chrono, aqua, dict, and cred
  • Using context clues, dictionary entries, glossaries, morphology, and sentence evidence to confirm word meaning
  • Distinguishing denotation, connotation, tone, nuance, domain-specific vocabulary, and formal academic diction
  • Applying vocabulary to analogies, word relationships, precise revisions, and research or informational writing

How to use these practice tests

Start with the word parts, then read the complete sentence for context. Compare close meanings, consider tone and register, and use a reference source when the context does not fully determine the definition.

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Grade 10 Vocabulary and Word Roots Practice Tests

Practice Grade 10 English questions about prefixes, suffixes, Greek and Latin roots, context clues, connotation, denotation, academic vocabulary, and precise word choice.

Choose the best answer. Use word parts, context clues, dictionary information, connotation, denotation, and precise academic language to determine meaning.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What does the prefix re- usually mean in rebuild?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Again or anew.

  1. Identify the word relationship: Determine whether the question asks about a prefix, suffix, root, context clue, connotation, denotation, tone, or precise vocabulary.
  2. Use the word evidence: The prefix re- indicates that an action happens again or anew.
  3. Confirm the meaning: The correct answer is Again or anew.

The prefix re- indicates that an action happens again or anew.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What does the prefix anti- mean in antibiotic?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Against or opposing.

  1. Identify the word relationship: Determine whether the question asks about a prefix, suffix, root, context clue, connotation, denotation, tone, or precise vocabulary.
  2. Use the word evidence: The prefix anti- expresses opposition or action against something.
  3. Confirm the meaning: The correct answer is Against or opposing.

The prefix anti- expresses opposition or action against something.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

What does the prefix pre- mean in preview?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Before.

  1. Identify the word relationship: Determine whether the question asks about a prefix, suffix, root, context clue, connotation, denotation, tone, or precise vocabulary.
  2. Use the word evidence: The prefix pre- indicates that something occurs before the main event.
  3. Confirm the meaning: The correct answer is Before.

The prefix pre- indicates that something occurs before the main event.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What does the prefix mis- mean in misinterpret?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Wrongly or incorrectly.

  1. Identify the word relationship: Determine whether the question asks about a prefix, suffix, root, context clue, connotation, denotation, tone, or precise vocabulary.
  2. Use the word evidence: The prefix mis- indicates an incorrect or mistaken action.
  3. Confirm the meaning: The correct answer is Wrongly or incorrectly.

The prefix mis- indicates an incorrect or mistaken action.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

What does the suffix -less mean in harmless?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Without.

  1. Identify the word relationship: Determine whether the question asks about a prefix, suffix, root, context clue, connotation, denotation, tone, or precise vocabulary.
  2. Use the word evidence: The suffix -less means without the quality or thing named by the base word.
  3. Confirm the meaning: The correct answer is Without.

The suffix -less means without the quality or thing named by the base word.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What does the suffix -able mean in predictable?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Capable of being.

  1. Identify the word relationship: Determine whether the question asks about a prefix, suffix, root, context clue, connotation, denotation, tone, or precise vocabulary.
  2. Use the word evidence: The suffix -able means capable of being affected by the base action or quality.
  3. Confirm the meaning: The correct answer is Capable of being.

The suffix -able means capable of being affected by the base action or quality.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

What does the suffix -tion usually create in information?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is A noun naming an act, process, or result.

  1. Identify the word relationship: Determine whether the question asks about a prefix, suffix, root, context clue, connotation, denotation, tone, or precise vocabulary.
  2. Use the word evidence: The suffix -tion commonly forms nouns that name an act, process, or result.
  3. Confirm the meaning: The correct answer is A noun naming an act, process, or result.

The suffix -tion commonly forms nouns that name an act, process, or result.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What does the root -ology mean in biology?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is The study of.

  1. Identify the word relationship: Determine whether the question asks about a prefix, suffix, root, context clue, connotation, denotation, tone, or precise vocabulary.
  2. Use the word evidence: The root -ology refers to a field or study of a subject.
  3. Confirm the meaning: The correct answer is The study of.

The root -ology refers to a field or study of a subject.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

What does the root bio mean in biodiversity?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Life.

  1. Identify the word relationship: Determine whether the question asks about a prefix, suffix, root, context clue, connotation, denotation, tone, or precise vocabulary.
  2. Use the word evidence: The Greek root bio means life, as in biology and biodiversity.
  3. Confirm the meaning: The correct answer is Life.

The Greek root bio means life, as in biology and biodiversity.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What does the root geo mean in geography?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Earth or land.

  1. Identify the word relationship: Determine whether the question asks about a prefix, suffix, root, context clue, connotation, denotation, tone, or precise vocabulary.
  2. Use the word evidence: The root geo refers to Earth, land, or the ground.
  3. Confirm the meaning: The correct answer is Earth or land.

The root geo refers to Earth, land, or the ground.

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