Root Words

What is the root of the word, "inspection"?

• in

• spec

• tion

• inspect

What does the root "cycl or cyclo" mean?

• circular

• heart

• turn

• end

The root of the word "dermatology"?

• logy

• de

• ology

• derm

The root "bio" means?

• book

• library

• life

• study of

The root "ped" means foot, so a pedicure is?

• someone who walks on their feet

• a machine that has a foot pedal

• a cosemetic treatment of the feet or toenails

• a four-footed animal

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

If "rupt" means to break, which of these words means to break into a conversation?

• corrupt

• erupt

• rupture

• interrupt

Which two root words mean "many"?

• multi

• poly

• mono

• uni

If the root "mit" means to send what does the word "emit" mean?

• to send out

• to leave out

• to go on a quest

• to send an agreement

What does the root "cide" mean as in homicide, suicide, genocide?

• people

• to cut

• to kill

• body

Which root word means "time".

• spir

• therm

• tempo

• tract