Root Words Practice

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The meaning of the root “graph” helps the reader know that the word “calligraphy” refers to:

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beautiful handwriting

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The meaning of the root “astr” helps the reader know that the word “astronomer” refers to:

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someone who studies the stars

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The meaning of the root "aqua" or "hydr" helps the reader know that the word "hydrophobia" is a fear of: air, sand, water, dirt

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water

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The meaning of the root “aud” helps the reader know that the word “inaudible” refers to something that is:

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unable to be heard

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The meaning of the root “auto” helps the reader know that the word “autonomous” refers to something that:

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acts independently

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The meaning of the root “bene” helps the reader know that the word “benevolent” refers to someone who is:

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kind

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The meaning of the root "bi” helps the reader know that the word “bisect” refers to something that:

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split in half

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The meaning of the prefix "un” helps the reader know that the word “unusual” refers to something that is:

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not typical

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The meaning of the prefix "re” helps the reader know that the word “revive” refers to something that:

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is brought to life again

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The meaning of the root "bio” helps the reader know that the word “biologist” refers to:

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someone who studies living things