Root Words Practice

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

• life in warm environments

• the study of California

• beautiful handwriting

• the sounds that cats make

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

• someone who studies the stars

• someone who studies the moon

• moving away from Earth

• a sharp object

The meaning of the root "aqua" or "hydr" helps the reader know that the word "hydrophobia" is a fear of: 

• air
• sand
• water
• dirt

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

• unable to be seen
• unable to be heard
• unable to be touched
• unable to be found

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

• acts independently
• requires help to function
• moves by pushing it
• depends on a group to survive

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

• evil
• weak
• strong
• kind

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

• split in half
• split in three parts
• split in four parts
• crosses over something 

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

• not in a group
• able to be used
• typical
• not typical

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

• died
• is brought to life again
• cannot be saved
• was brought back to life in the past

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

• someone who studies land
• someone who studies sound
• someone who studies living things
• someone who studies teeth