Latin Roots Quiz

What does the Latin root 'ject' mean?

• to throw or to cast

• to swim

• to sing

• to dance

What does the Latin root 'man' mean?

• hand or to handle

• heart or to love

• head or to think

• foot or to walk

What does the Latin root 'cred' mean?

• eat or consume

• sleep or rest

• run or sprint

• believe or trust

Which word contains the Latin root 'ject' and means to throw or cast?

• Reject

• Eject

• Deject

• Project

Which word contains the Latin root 'man' and means hand?

• Mandate

• Manager

• Manual

• Mansion

Which word contains the Latin root 'cred' and means belief or trust?

• Credence

• Credibility

• Credenza

• Credulous

What is the meaning of the word 'eject'?

• expel or throw out forcefully

• insert or put in gently

• hold or keep within

• invite or welcome warmly

What is the meaning of the word 'manual'?

• Foot

• Head

• Automatic

• Hand

What is the meaning of the word 'credible'?

• Incredible

• Doubtful

• Believable

• Unbelievable

Give an example of a word that contains the Latin root 'man'.

• mansion

• manipulate

• manicure

• manufacture