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 root “astr” means star. The meaning 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 root “aud” means to hear. The meaning helps the reader know that the word “inaudible” refers to something that is:

• To be heard

• 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 root “bene” means well. The meaning helps the reader know that the word “benevolent” refers to someone who is:

• evil

• weak

• strong

• kind

The root "bi” means two. The meaning 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 prefix "re” means again. The meaning 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