Which English adjective is related to the activism word family, as listed?

• A. active
• B. activist
• C. activism
• D. activity

Answer: (A)

Think about word families built from the root act, meaning to do or perform. The word that fits as an adjective in this family is active because it describes someone who takes action or is engaged in doing things—which aligns with the spirit of activism, an emphasis on action for a cause.

The other forms are different parts of speech: activist is a noun referring to a person who advocates for a cause; activism is a noun referring to the movement or practice itself; activity is a noun for a thing someone does or a set of actions. So active is the best fit as the adjective in this word family.