Latin Roots Explorer

The Latin root "scrib" means "to write." In the sentence "The scribe meticulously copied ancient manuscripts," what does the word "scribe" mean?

• A person who reads manuscripts

• A person who writes or copies manuscripts

• A person who sells manuscripts

• A person who binds manuscripts

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

The Latin root "ject" means "to throw." If someone is "ejected" from a game, what has happened to them?

• They have been thrown into the game

• They have been thrown out of the game

• They have been passed the ball in the game

• They have been made the captain of the game

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

The Latin root "port" means "to carry." In the sentence "The porter helped carry my bags," what is the role of the porter?

• To watch over the bags

• To steal the bags

• To carry the bags

• To check the bags

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

The Latin root "dict" means "to say or to tell." What does the word "predict" mean?

• To say something before it happens

• To tell a story

• To say something again

• To tell a secret

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

The Latin root "aud" means "to hear." What does the word "audience" mean?

• A group of people who hear something together

• A group of people who see something together

• A group of people who perform together

• A group of people who write together

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

The Latin root "vis" means "to see." In the sentence "The vision of the artist was remarkable," what does "vision" refer to?

• The artist's ability to hear

• The artist's ability to see or imagine something

• The artist's ability to touch

• The artist's ability to taste

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

The Latin root "bene" means "good." What does the word "benefit" mean?

• Something that causes harm

• Something that has no effect

• Something that is good or advantageous

• Something that is difficult

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

The Latin root "aqua" means "water." What does the word "aquarium" mean?

• A place where plants are grown

• A place where water and water creatures are kept

• A place where books are kept

• A place where artifacts are displayed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

The Latin root "vita" means "life." What does the word "vital" mean?

• Related to death

• Not important

• Full of energy

• Necessary for life

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

The Latin root "lumin" means "light." In the sentence "The room was illuminated by the bright sunlight," what does "illuminated" mean?

• The room was made dark

• The room was made bright with light

• The room was painted

• The room was cleaned

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B