Greek Roots Quiz for 7th Grade

What does the root 'BIBLI' means?

• biology

• biscuit

• book

• bicycle

Answer explanation

The root 'BIBLI' means 'book'. It is derived from the Greek word 'biblion' which means 'book'.

The root 'COGN' in the word 'recognize' means?

• to understand

• to know

• to ignore

• to forget

Answer explanation

The root 'COGN' in the word 'recognize' means 'to know'. It is derived from the Latin word 'cognoscere' which means 'to become acquainted with'.

What is the meaning of the root 'GRAPH/GRAM' in the word 'autograph'?

• write

• telegraph

• biography

• photograph

Answer explanation

The root 'GRAPH/GRAM' in the word 'autograph' means 'write'. It refers to the act of writing one's own signature.

The root 'LOGY' in the word 'biology' means?

• study of

• study of languages

• study of stars

• study of rocks

Answer explanation

The root 'LOGY' in the word 'biology' means the study of.

What does the root 'MNE' mean in the word 'amnesia'?

• fear

• memory

• happiness

• pain

Answer explanation

The root 'MNE' in the word 'amnesia' means memory. It refers to the loss or impairment of memory, which is the correct choice.

The root 'NYM' in the word 'synonym' means?

• antonym

• similar

• opposite

• word or name

Answer explanation

The root 'NYM' in the word 'synonym' refers to 'word or name'. It is the correct choice because 'synonym' means a word or name that has the same or similar meaning to another word or name.

What is the meaning of the root 'SOPH.' in the word 'sophomore'?

• Old

• Small

• Wise

• Fast

Answer explanation

The root 'SOPH.' in the word 'sophomore' means 'wise'. It refers to the wisdom associated with second-year students.

The root 'BIBLI' in the word 'bibliophile' means?

• Biblical

• Bicycle

• Biology

• Books or literature

Answer explanation

The root 'BIBLI' in the word 'bibliophile' means books or literature. It refers to a person who loves or collects books.

What does the root 'COGN' mean in the word 'cognition'?

• To cook

• To run

• To know or to understand

• To sleep

Answer explanation

The root 'COGN' in the word 'cognition' means 'to know or to understand'. It is derived from the Latin word 'cognoscere'.

'telegram' means?

• Television

• Telepathy

• Transported message

• Written message

Answer explanation

The word 'telegram' refers to a written message.