Word Study Group 3

This Greek root means 'life'

• bio

• gen

• aqua

• mater

This Latin root means 'water'

• spec

• aqua

• bio

• gen

This Greek root means 'birth'

• gen

• mater

• bio

• aqua

This Latin root means 'mother'

• spec

• bio

• mater

• gen

This Latin root means 'see'

• gen

• look

• spec

• mater

In ______ class we learned that if your parents have blue eyes, here is a good change you will have blue eyes, too.

• biography

• maternity

• progeny

• biology

What is the Greek or Latin root in the word: maternal

• bio

• mater

• aqua

• gen

What is the Greek or Latin root in the word: aquamarine

• bio

• spec

• gen

• aqua

What is the Greek or Latin root in the word: spectator

• bio

• tator

• spec

• mater

While on _____ leave, Mrs. Smith visited the school with her new baby.

• maternity

• maternal

• alma mater

• mater