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Root words "sol" and "luni"

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  • Q1
    What does the root word 'sol' mean?
    sun
    star
    earth
    moon
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the meaning of the root word 'luni' in the word 'lunation'?
    earth
    star
    sun
    moon
    30s
  • Q3
    Which word contains the root 'luni' meaning moon?
    solar
    lunatic
    astronomy
    galactic
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the meaning of the root word 'sol' in the word 'solstice'?
    moon
    earth
    star
    sun
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following words contains the root 'sol' meaning sun?
    solar
    comet
    lunar
    planet
    30s
  • Q6
    Which word contains the root 'sol' meaning sun?
    solarium
    galaxy
    lunar
    astronaut
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the meaning of the root word 'luni' in the word 'lunatic'?
    moon
    sun
    earth
    star
    30s
  • Q8
    What does the root word 'luni' refer to?
    sun
    earth
    star
    moon
    30s
  • Q9
    What does the root word 'luni' mean in the word 'lunisolar'?
    sun
    earth
    star
    moon
    30s
  • Q10
    Which word has the root 'sol' meaning sun or alone?
    solar
    solstice
    solarium
    lunar
    30s
  • Q11
    What does the word 'lunatic' mean?
    a wise person
    an insane person
    a quiet person
    a strong person
    30s
  • Q12
    What does the word 'solitude' mean?
    the state of being alone
    the state of being successful
    the state of being crowded
    the state of being happy
    30s
  • Q13
    What is a 'lunar eclipse'?
    a festival to honor the Moon
    an astronomical event when the Earth blocks the Sun's light from reaching the Moon
    a celebration of the Moon's brightness
    a special dance performed under the Moon
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the definition of the word 'lunisolar'?
    relating to only the Sun
    relating to both the Sun and the Moon
    relating to only the Moon
    relating to outer space
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the meaning of the word 'soliloquy'?
    a dialogue between two characters in a play
    a group performance on stage
    a silent gesture in a play
    a speech made by a character alone on stage to express their thoughts
    30s

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