Root Word Practice

Front

What does the root 'auto' mean in words like 'autograph', 'automobile', and 'autobiography'?

Back

self

Front

What does the root 'spect' mean in words like 'inspect', 'spectacle', and 'suspect'?

Back

watch

Front

What does the root 'man' mean in words like 'manual', 'manage', and 'maneuver'?

Back

hand

Front

What does the root 'bio' mean in words like 'biography', 'biology', and 'biodegradable'?

Back

life

Front

What does the root 'chrono' mean in words like 'chronology', 'chronicle', and 'synchronize'?

Back

time

Front

What is the meaning of the root 'graph' as seen in words like 'graphic' and 'biography'?

Back

write

Front

What does the root 'phon' mean in words like 'telephone' and 'symphony'?

Back

sound

Front

What does the root 'port' mean in words like 'transport' and 'import'?

Back

carry

Front

What does the root 'dict' mean in words like 'predict' and 'dictionary'?

Back

say

Front

What does the root 'cred' mean in words like 'incredible' and 'credit'?

Back

believe