Root Words Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'maternal'?

• Sisterly

• Kind and caring like a mother

• Fatherly

• Brotherly

What does the word 'aquarium' refer to?

• A water park

• A water well

• A place for swimming

• A container of water for fish, animals, or plants

What is the definition of 'generation'?

• A type of plant

• A group of animals

• The process of creating electricity

• All people of about the same age

What is the meaning of the word 'biography'?

• A story of a fictional character

• A story of a person's life

• A story of an animal's life

• A story of a place

What is the scientific study of life called?

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Biology

• Geology

The root cogn means

• know

• foot

• mark

• place

The root loc means

• know

• foot

• mark

• place

The root sign means

• know

• foot

• mark

• place

The root ped means

• know

• foot

• mark

• place

A pedal is something you use with your

• hands

• feet

• arms

• legs