Flashcards: Word Study Activity Three

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aqua (as in aquarium)

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water

Answer explanation

The root 'aqua' comes from Latin, meaning 'water'. In the word 'aquarium', it refers to a place where aquatic life is kept, thus confirming that the correct answer is 'water'.

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Root "act"

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put in motion/ process of doing

Answer explanation

The root 'act' derives from Latin, meaning 'to do' or 'to put in motion'. Therefore, the correct choice is 'put in motion/ process of doing', as it accurately reflects the essence of the root.

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the meaning of the root "mit" is

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to send

Answer explanation

The root "mit" comes from Latin, meaning "to send." This is evident in words like "transmit" and "emit," which both involve sending something from one place to another. Thus, the correct answer is "to send."

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The meaning of the root "anni" is

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year

Answer explanation

The root 'anni' comes from Latin, meaning 'year'. This is evident in words like 'anniversary' and 'annual', which relate to yearly occurrences. Therefore, the correct answer is 'year'.

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arch

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chief / ruler / master

Answer explanation

The root 'arch' comes from Greek, meaning 'chief', 'ruler', or 'master'. This is evident in words like 'archenemy' and 'archbishop', which denote a primary or leading figure.

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the meaning of the root "duc"

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lead

Answer explanation

The root 'duc' comes from Latin, meaning 'to lead'. This is evident in words like 'conduct' and 'educate', which involve guiding or leading someone in a process. Therefore, the correct answer is 'lead'.

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The meaning of the root "geo" is

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earth/ soil

Answer explanation

The root 'geo' comes from Greek, meaning 'earth' or 'soil'. This is evident in words like 'geography' and 'geology', which relate to the study of the earth. Therefore, the correct answer is 'earth/ soil'.

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The meaning of the root "man" is

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hand

Answer explanation

The root "man" comes from Latin, meaning "hand." This is evident in words like "manual" and "manipulate," which relate to actions performed by hand. Therefore, the correct answer is "hand."

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The meaning of the root "nym" is

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word / name

Answer explanation

The root 'nym' comes from the Greek word 'onuma', meaning 'name' or 'word'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'word / name', as it directly relates to the meaning of the root.

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The meaning of the root "phon" is

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voice/ sound

Answer explanation

The root 'phon' comes from Greek, meaning 'voice' or 'sound'. This is evident in words like 'telephone' and 'symphony', which relate to sound. Therefore, the correct answer is 'voice/ sound'.