Week 4 Root Words

What does the root "aud" in "audio" primarily refer to?

• Water

• Sound

• Sight

• Taste

The word "deduct" is made up of two roots, "de" and "duct." What does "de" mean in this context?

• Increase

• Remove

• Divide

• Join

In the word "hydrophobia," what does the root "hydro" indicate?

• Fear of heights

• Fear of water

• Fear of fire

• Fear of darkness

What does the root "cardio" in "cardiologist" relate to?

• Skin

• Heart

• Brain

• Lungs

In the term "aqueduct," what does the root "duct" signify?

• To bend

• To divide

• To carry or lead

• To cut

The root "quad" in "quadrilateral" refers to what?

• Four

• Five

• Three

• Six