Greek & Latin Roots: stell/astr/terr/geo Analogies

astronaut : space shuttle ::

• telescope : lens

• star : planet

• conductor : train

• truck : cargo

Answer explanation

An astronaut works in a space shuttle. A conductor works on a train.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

interstellar : stars ::

• international : countries

• city : streets

• boundaries : borders

• state : cities

Answer explanation

Interstellar takes place among the stars. International takes places in different countries.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

volcanoes : geology ::

• multiplication : division

• study : math

• dictionary : research

• cells : biology

Answer explanation

You study volcanoes in geology. You study cells in biology.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

see : constellation ::

• sweet : candy

• taste : touch

• hear : melody

• smell : nose

Answer explanation

You see a group of stars that form a pattern. You hear a group of notes that make a melody.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

terrain : rough ::

• desert : sand

• land : bumpy

• ocean : water

• mountain : hill

Answer explanation

The terrain can be described as rough. The land can be described as bumpy.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

astronomer : telescope ::

• temperature : thermometer

• doctor : nurse

• teacher : student

• doctor : stethoscope

Answer explanation

An astronomer would use a telescope. A doctor would use a stethoscope.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D