Advanced Vocabulary: Word Roots, Affixes, and Cognates

Quiz Instructions:
In this quiz, you will be tested on your knowledge of advanced vocabulary, specifically on word roots, affixes, and cognates. The questions are multiple choice and some may have more than one correct answer. Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. Good luck!

Section 1

1. What is an affix?
   a. An element of grammar
   b. A word derived from another language
   c. A word or syllable added to the beginning or end of a word
   d. A part of speech

2. Which of the following words is an example of a word derived from Latin?
   a. Pizza
   b. Photograph
   c. Keyboard
   d. Banana

Section 2

3. What is a cognate?
   a. A part of speech
   b. An element of grammar
   c. A word derived from the same language
   d. A word or syllable added to the beginning or end of a word

4. Which of the following words is an example of a cognate?
   a. Cactus
   b. Piano
   c. Pizza
   d. Telephone

Section 3

5. What is a word root?
   a. A part of speech
   b. An element of grammar
   c. A word derived from another language
   d. The basic part of a word that cannot be broken down any further

6. Which of the following words is an example of a word root?
   a. Photograph
   b. Unicycle
   c. Tele
   d. Photography

We hope that you have learned some new vocabulary and have a better understanding of word roots, affixes, and cognates after taking this quiz. Good luck!