Unit 16: Get To The Root Of It Book 1

What does the Greek root "phys" mean?

• Mind

• Body

• Heart

• Animal

Which word means "flesh-eating" and contains the root "carn"?

• Carnival

• Carnation

• Carnivore

• Incarnate

The root "anim" is related to which of the following concepts?

• Water

• Life

• Earth

• Air

What does the word "physical" refer to, based on the root "phys"?

• Mental activities

• Emotional feelings

• Bodily activities

• Spiritual matters

If someone is described as "reincarnated," what does the "carn" part of the word suggest?

• They have been reborn in a new body

• They have a new mind

• They have returned as a ghost

• They have become a plant

The word "animate" contains the root "anim." What does "animate" mean?

• To make someone angry

• To bring to life

• To make someone laugh

• To make someone dance

Which word with the root "carn" refers to a festival with rides, games, and food?

• Carnage

• Carnation

• Carnival

• Incarnation

What does the root "anim" in the word "animal" suggest about its meaning?

• Animals are inanimate objects

• Animals are capable of breathing

• Animals are not capable of moving

• Animals are made of water

The term "physiology" is derived from the root "phys." What does "physiology" study?

• The stars and the universe

• The function of living organisms

• The structure of buildings

• The history of physical exercises

What does the root "carn" in the word "carnivorous" indicate about the organism's diet?

• It eats only plants

• It eats both plants and meat

• It eats only meat

• It does not eat