Unit 1: The Case of the Disappearing Words Latin Root: Lingua

​Latin Root Word: Lingua

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to learn about Latin root words?

• Because they help us understand and learn many English words

• Latin root words are primarily used in scientific terminology.
• Understanding Latin root words is unnecessary for modern English.
• Latin root words are only relevant for learning Spanish.

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Multiple Choice

How the root word lingua provides a clue to the meaning of the word linguist.

• The root word 'lingua' means 'tongue', which refers to a physical organ.
• A linguist is someone who studies animals and their communication.
• The term 'linguist' is related to the study of ancient artifacts.
• The root word 'lingua' means 'language', which helps define what a 'linguist' is.

Match

Based on your knowledge of lingua, match the following words with the correct meaning. Use context clues to figure them out.

• Speaking two languages

• Speaking multiple (more than two) languages

• Speaking only one language

bilingual

multilingual

monolingual

• bilingual

• multilingual

• monolingual