by Keith Haggard
Step into the fascinating world of etymology with our Dorm Word Root Quiz! This quiz will take you on a journey through the origins and meanings of words related to ‘dorm’, helping you uncover the hidden layers of language. Sharpen your linguistic skills and see how well you can decipher the roots of these terms. Ready to expand your vocabulary and impress with your knowledge?
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Dorm Word Root Quiz Questions Overview
1. What does the root ‘dorm’ mean?
Sleep
Eat
Run
Speak
2. Which word means ‘a place for sleeping’?
Dormitory
Cafeteria
Library
Gymnasium
3. What does ‘dormant’ mean?
Active
Asleep
Hungry
Thirsty
4. Which word is derived from the same root as ‘dormitory’?
Dormer
Dominate
Donate
Document
5. The word ‘dormancy’ refers to what?
Activity
Growth
Sleep
Decay
6. What is the origin of the word ‘dormitory’?
Greek
Latin
French
German
7. Which of the following words does NOT share the same root as ‘dormitory’?
Dormant
Dormer
Dormitory
Dominant
8. What does the word ‘dormitive’ mean?
Causing sleep
Preventing sleep
Enhancing memory
Increasing appetite
9. Which of the following is a synonym for ‘dormant’?
Active
Awake
Inactive
Energetic
10. The term ‘dormancy’ is often used in which field?
Botany
Astronomy
Geology
Chemistry
11. Which of the following best describes a ‘dormer window’?
A window that projects from a sloping roof
A window that slides horizontally
A window that opens outward
A window that is fixed and does not open
12. The root ‘dorm’ is most closely related to which of the following Latin words?
Dormire
Dormus
Dormitio
Dormus
13. Which of the following words is derived from the same root as ‘dormant’?
Dormitory
Dormer
Dormitive
All of the above
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