Use Greek and Latin roots to understand words

Grade 6 Reading Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the best answer.

1. 1.

   Trans | mit | ter. Ari reads: “The transmitter sent a signal from the hill and reached the classroom.” What does transmitter mean?

   • a signal for classrooms
   • a device receiving signals
   • a device sending signals across
   • a device across a hill
2. 2.

   Dis | miss | ed. Bo reads: “The meeting dismissed students, and students left for clubs.” What does dismissed mean?

   • clubs after the meeting
   • sent away to leave
   • moved apart at a meeting
   • asked to remain longer
3. 3.

   Bene | fic | iary. Esme reads: “The beneficiary received the donated paint set and used it in class.” What does beneficiary mean?

   • a person making good things
   • a person receiving a benefit
   • a person giving a benefit
   • a donated paint set
4. 4.

   Bene | diction. Jun reads: “The benediction note wished the graduating class courage and joy.” What does benediction mean?

   • a way of saying words
   • words listing class rules
   • words wishing someone well
   • courage and joy offered
5. 5.

   Manu | cure. Kira reads: “The manicure trimmed the nails and softened the skin of both hands.” What does manicure mean?

   • a treatment to heal sore hands
   • care for the feet and toes
   • care for the hands and nails
   • softer skin on both hands
6. 6.

   Vac | ate. Milo reads: “The club will vacate the seats before the visitors arrive.” What does vacate mean?

   • move out and leave empty
   • fill a place with chairs
   • ready a place for action
   • seats for the visitors
7. 7.

   Vac | ation. Noah reads: “During the spring vacation, the class had no lessons and took a trip to the lake.” What does vacation mean?

   • a class trip to the lake
   • a time free from school or work
   • the act of going somewhere
   • an empty room waiting to be filled
8. 8.

   In | script | ion. Pia reads: “The inscription on the display card carried a name and date.” What does inscription mean?

   • a name and date
   • writing kept inside something
   • words read out loud
   • words written on something
9. 9.

   In | jur | y. Tala reads: “The doctor checked the injury to the arm and said the bone was healing.” What does injury mean?

   • harm done to the body
   • a thing put into the body
   • a visit with the doctor
   • a rule made to keep people safe
10. 10.

    Per | jur | y. Zee reads: “The perjury statement was untrue after a promise to tell facts.” What does perjury mean?

    • a false statement under oath
    • a statement made fully and carefully
    • a true statement under oath
    • a promise to tell facts