Root Words

The root rupt means break or burst. What does the word disrupt mean?

• to cause a break or problem in something

• to cause something to be dragged along

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

A telescope is a tool that is used to look at something that is far away, in outer space. The root tele means far away. What does the root scope mean?

• look at or observe

• measure

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Geology is the study of the biological, chemical, and physical history of the earth. The root logy means the study of something. What does the root geo mean?

• earth or rock

• break or burst

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Biology is the study of living things. The root logy means the study of something. What does the root bio mean?

• life

• light

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

The word photograph contains the root photo. What does the root photo mean?

• write or draw

• light

• far away

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Look at the roots below. Which one means life?

• graph

• phon

• bio

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

The word diameter contains the root meter. What does the root meter mean?

• shape

• measure

• write or draw

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

The word telegraph contains the root tele. What does the root tele mean?

• write or draw

• far away

• hear or listen

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

The word autograph contains the root graph. What does the root graph mean?

• shapes or lines

• write or draw

• measure

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

The word tripod contains the root tri. What does the root tri mean?

• many

• three

• foot

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B