Latin Root Flashcard

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What does the Latin root 'port' mean?

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to carry

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What is the meaning of the word 'report'?

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back + carry

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What is a 'passport'?

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A document that allows passage, meaning permission to go + carry.

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What does 'teleport' mean?

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Being carried far away.

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Is 'port' a root in the word 'sport'?

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No, because there is not a prefix or a suffix.

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What is the significance of the prefix 'tele-' in 'teleport'?

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It means 'far away'.

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What does the suffix '-ation' signify in words like 'transportation'?

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It indicates the action or process of carrying.

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Can you give an example of a word that uses the root 'port'?

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Import, which means to carry in.

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What does 'export' mean?

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To carry out.

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What is the relationship between 'portable' and 'port'?

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'Portable' means able to be carried.