Root Quiz (spec, mater, bio, gen, aqua)

Choose the Greek root meaning for "birth" or "race."

• Spec

• Loc

• Gen

Which word contains the Latin root for "mother?"

• Aquarium

• Biology

• Spectator

• Maternity

Which goes with the word "spectator?"

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What is the Greek root that means life in the word "biology?"

The toddler made a __________ of himself when he threw a tantrum at the grocery store. Lots of people stared at him as he screamed and cried for the candy.

• native

• pedestrian

• spectacle

• autobiography

Which is auquamarine in color?

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Which image does NOT fit with the word progeny?

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Which is most closely associated with the Latin root for "water?"

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Choose 2 words that contain the Greek root for birth or race.

• Inspect

• Generation

• Aqua

• Progeny

The ______tators sitting in the upper decks are far from the action on the field! They can barely see anything.

• spec

• gen

• mater

• bio