Latin Root Words

What does the Latin root 'mar-' mean?

• sea

• sky

• river

• land

Which word is derived from the Latin root 'mar-' and means 'sea'?

• ocean

• lake

• river

• marine

What is the meaning of the Latin root 'mar-' in the word 'maritime'?

• sea

• river

• air

• land

Which word is derived from the Latin root 'mar-' and means 'sailor'?

• marina

• maritime

• marine

• mariner

What does the Latin root 'nav-' mean?

• anchor

• ship or sail

• ocean

• captain

Which word is derived from the Latin root 'nav-' and means 'ship'?

• navigate

• navigator

• naval

• nautical

What is the meaning of the Latin root 'nav-' in the word 'navigate'?

• ship or sail

• fly or soar

• walk or hike

• drive or steer

Which word is derived from the Latin root 'nav-' and means 'sail'?

• navigate

• nautical

• naval

• navigator

What does the word 'marina' mean?

• A dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats.

• A type of bird

• A type of tree

• A type of fish

Which word is derived from the Latin root 'mar-' and means 'ocean'?

• maritime

• margarine

• marina

• mariner