Grade 7 Latin/Greek Root Words

Match the following

• light

• bio

• life

• Photo

• around

• peri

• sound

• Tele

• distant

• Phon

What is the meaning of a speedometer? (a)  

• an instrument that reduces speed
• an instrument that writes fast
• an instrument that measures speed
• an instrument that works slowly

What is the meaning of the word “biodiversity”?​ ​ ​ (a)  

• the diversity of life in the world
• the diversity of people on earth
• a lack of diversity in the world
• the diversity in scientific fields

Match the following

• judge

• jud

• over/above

• mega

• great

• mono

• one

• super

• self

• auto

What does it mean to “transcribe” something? (a)  

• to make something with your hands
• to put something into written form
• to believe something to be true
• to do something quickly

In which of the following words does the root "-leg-" mean “having to do with reading or literacy”? (a)  

• allegiance
• legislate
• legible
• legality

What is the meaning of the word “credible”? (a)  

• able to be made
• able to be written
• able to be done by hand
• able to be believed

Choose the word that fits in the sentence below.

My teacher told me to shorten my essay and ​ ​ (a)   some of the details.

• omit
• refract
• project
• reflect

What does it mean to “submit” an application?

• to receive it early

• to fill it out

• to rip it up into pieces

• to send it in for consideration

What is the meaning of the word “digress”?

• to pull away from a conversation

• to move forward with an idea

• to go away from the main subject in speech or writing

• to disturb someone