Greek and Latin Roots Quiz

What does the root 'scribe' mean?

• To swim

• To fly

• To write

• To cook

Which word is derived from the Latin root 'rupt' and means 'to break'?

• Rupture

• Ruptify

• Rupt

• Rupture

What does the root 'tele' mean?

• Round or circular

• Small or tiny

• Loud or noisy

• Far off or distant

Which word is derived from the Latin root 'rupt' and means 'to burst'?

• Corrupt

• Interrupt

• Erupt

• Rupture

What is the meaning of the word 'telecommunication' based on the root 'tele'?

• Television broadcast

• Telescope observation

• Distance communication

• Telephone conversation

Which word is derived from the Latin root 'rupt' and means 'to tear'?

• Ruptify

• Corrupt

• Erupt

• Rupture

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

• Transcribe

• Prescribe

• Describe

• Inscribe

Which word is derived from the Latin root 'rupt' and means 'to crack'?

• Erupt

• Ruptify

• Corrupt

• Rupture

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

• Teleport

• Telephone

• Telescope

• Television

Which word is derived from the Greek root 'photo' and means 'light'?

• Photograph

• Photosynthesis

• Photon

• Phonograph