Latin Roots Quiz (duc/duct, ver/vert,-fer)

What does the Latin root 'ver/vert' mean?

• to turn or to change

• to eat or to consume

• to sleep or to rest

• to run or to sprint

Explain the meaning of the Latin root 'ver/vert' with an example.

• to sleep or rest

• to turn or change

• to eat or consume

• to run or jog

Name a word with the Latin prefix 'duc/duct'.

• Transfer

• Product

• Invert

• Prefer

What is the meaning of the Latin prefix 'duc/duct'?

• to follow

• to lead or to bring

• to build

• to destroy

Name a word with the Latin suffix '-fer'.

• defer

• vertigo

• transparent

• reduce

What does the Latin suffix '-fer' mean?

• to carry or to bear

• to eat

• to fly

• to swim

Give an example of a word with the Latin suffix '-fer'.

• transfer

• elephantfer

• terrifer

• happifer

A Latin root meaning to Lead

• duc/duct

• agri

• man

• miss

The symphony _______________ led the orchestra. The audience gave their performance an ovation.

• conduct

• conducting

• conducted

• conductor

Your essay should begin with an _______________; this part of your writing should hook your reader and provide relevant background information.