Greek and Latin Roots Practice

What does the root "phon" mean in the word "symphony"?

• Light

• Sound

• Together

• Writing

If "terr" means earth, what does "extraterrestrial" most likely mean?

• Within the Earth

• Beyond the Earth

• The study of Earth

• The center of the Earth

The root "chron" means time. Which word means a fear of time?

• Chronology

• Synchronize

• Chronometer

• Chronophobia

Given that "vis" means to see, what does "invisible" mean?

• Easy to see

• Not able to be seen

• Seen very clearly

• To see internally

The root "ject" means to throw. Which word means a device for throwing objects?

• Reject

• Projector

• Eject

• Projectile

"Phil" means love. What does "philanthropy" mean?

• Fear of love

• Love of mankind

• Study of love

• Love of philosophy

If "therm" means heat, what does "thermostat" control?

• Light levels

• Sound levels

• Temperature

• Time

The root "ped" means foot. What does "pedestrian" mean?

• A person riding a bike

• A person driving a car

• A person walking

• A person flying

"Port" means to carry. What does "import" mean in terms of goods?

• Goods produced within a country

• Goods destroyed within a country

• Goods carried into a country

• Goods carried out of a country

Given that "duct" means to lead, what does "conductor" mean?

• A person who follows

• A material that does not conduct electricity

• A person who leads an orchestra

• A material that blocks heat