Greek and Latin Root Words

What is the meaning of the Greek root word 'bio'?

• love

• death

• hate

• life

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Which Latin root word means 'look, see'?

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• bio

• build

• aqua

• spec

What does the Greek root word 'therm' mean?

(a)  

• hot
• small or tiny

• heat
• ELMO

Which Latin root word means 'water'?

• port

• fer

• aqua

• cap

What is the meaning of the Greek root word 'mech'?

• small or tiny

• metal

• machine

• large or huge

Which Latin root word means 'oct'?

• many

• eight

• believe

• foot

The Greek root word 'chrono' means (a)   .

• speed
• time
• distance
• space

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Which Latin root word means 'measure'?

• meter

• hydr

• bio

• struct

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Which Latin root word means 'man'?

• hand

• boy

• mother

• father

What is the meaning of the Greek root word 'hydro'?

• fire

• water

• earth

• air

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