Flocabulary Roots

Which word contains a prefix that means "to see"

• autobiography

• telephone

• spectacles

• existence

Which word contains a root that means "carry"

• portable

• macrobiotic

• antidepressant

• transfer

Which word contains a root that means "sound"

• forerunner

• decompose

• microscope

• phonograph

Which word contains a prefix that means "measure"

• telegraph

• meter

• astrology

• spectator

"quad" means "four." "ped" means "foot" Which of the following means an animal with four feet?

• quadrant

• quadrangle

• quadruped

• quadriceps

“Ex-” is a prefix that means “out” or “from.” Which word means “to send out ”?

• exist

• exoskeleton

• extend

• export

The root "spec" means "to look." When a performance is called a SPECTACLE it....

• is really boring

• is something interesting to listen to

• has music and acting

• is interesting to look at

PHOTOSYNTHESIS is a scientific process that involves

• movement

• sound

• feet

• light

Which word combines roots that mean "far" and "sound"?

• telescope

• telephone

• astronomy

• microphone

"CONTRA" and "COUNTER" both mean "against or opposite." Which word means "to speak against."

• contradict

• contrary

• counterclockwise

• argue