Exploring Greek and Latin Roots

Exploring Greek and Latin Roots

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English

5th Grade

Hard

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Travis Jones

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Greek root "bio"

Back

Life

Answer explanation

The Greek root "bio" means "life." It is commonly used in words like biology (the study of life) and biography (a written account of someone's life), making "life" the correct choice among the options provided.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which word contains a Latin root meaning "write"? Options: Graphite, Scribble, Biology, Hydrate

Back

Scribble

Answer explanation

The word 'scribble' contains the Latin root 'scribere', which means 'to write'. In contrast, 'graphite' relates to writing but comes from a Greek root, while 'biology' and 'hydrate' do not have writing-related roots.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the Greek root in the word "television."

Back

Tele

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'tele' means 'distant' or 'far off.' In 'television,' it refers to the transmission of images over long distances. The other options do not represent Greek roots related to the word.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the Latin root "aqua" mean?

Back

Water

Answer explanation

The Latin root "aqua" translates to "water." This is evident in words like "aquarium" and "aquatic," which relate to water. Therefore, the correct answer is "Water."

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which word uses the Greek root "photo" meaning "light"? Options: Photograph, Phonograph, Autograph, Biography

Back

Photograph

Answer explanation

The word 'photograph' uses the Greek root 'photo', meaning 'light'. It refers to an image created by capturing light, unlike the other options which do not contain this root.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Use the word "thermometer" in a sentence that shows its meaning.

Back

The thermometer was used to measure the temperature.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The thermometer was used to measure the temperature.' because a thermometer specifically measures temperature, while the other options incorrectly associate it with distance, weight, or speed.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Match the Latin root "dict" with its meaning.

Back

To say

Answer explanation

The Latin root 'dict' means 'to say.' This is evident in words like 'dictate' and 'dictionary,' which involve speaking or stating information. Therefore, the correct match is 'To say.'

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