Greek and Latin Roots

What does the root "-bio" mean?

• water

• to throw or release

• writing

• life

What does the root "-aud" mean?

• to hear

• water

• life

• writing

What does the root "-bene" mean?

• bad

• good or well

• to throw or release

• to hear

What does the root "-graph" mean?

• good or well

• life

• water

• writing

What does the root "-auto" mean?

• writing

• bad

• self

• good or well

What does the root "-mal" mean?

• to hear

• bad

• good or well

• to throw or release

What does the root "-ject" mean?

• to hear

• good or well

• writing

• to throw or release

Which of the following is the best definition of the word "biology?"

• the study of the earth

• the study of life

Which definition matches "automatic"?

• starting, acting, and moving by itself or by oneself

• an object made by a human for a purpose

Because the homeless man was ___________, I gave him money for a decent meal.

• beneficial

• malnourished