Root Words Quiz

What is the meaning of the root word 'struct'?

• analyze or examine

• move or transport

• destroy or demolish

• build or construct

What is the meaning of the root word 'chron'?

• speed

• distance

• history

• time

What is the meaning of the root word 'tran'?

• upwards

• downwards

• sideways

• across or through

What is the meaning of the root word 'hydra'?

• fire or heat

• earth or soil

• air or wind

• water or liquid

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is the meaning of the root word 'graph'?

• to write or draw

• to analyze or study

• to calculate or measure

• to speak or communicate

What is the meaning of the root word 'gram'?

• speech

• writing

• picture

• number

What is the meaning of the root word 'auto'?

• self or same

• opposite

• other

• different

What is the meaning of the root word 'tra'?

• across or through

• beyond

• within

• around

What is the meaning of the root word 'trans'?

• through

• within

• against

• across or beyond

What is the root in the word 'chronological'?

• -logical

• chron-

• -cal