Common Latin and Greek Root Words
7th Grade
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Common Latin and Greek Root Words
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
🌱 Dive into the roots of science! What does 'Bio' stand for?
Life
Water
Study
Earth
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'Life' because 'Bio' is a prefix derived from the Greek word 'bios' meaning life.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Time travel alert! Which word root is your key to unlocking the mysteries of 'time'?
Terra
Chrono
Micro
Graph
Answer explanation
The word root that means 'time' is 'Chrono', as seen in words like 'chronological' or 'chronometer'.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
🌍 Can you guess what the root word 'Geo' stands for? 🌎
Heat 🔥
Write ✍️
Earth 🌏
Sound 🔊
Answer explanation
The root word 'Geo' stands for Earth, as it is commonly used in words related to the Earth such as geography, geology, etc.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Get ready to dive into the world of words! Which of these words traces its roots back to the ancient art of 'writing'?
Hydroplane
Geology
Monologue
Graphic
Answer explanation
The word 'Graphic' comes from a root word that means 'to write', making it the correct choice in this question.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Let's dive into a splash of knowledge! What does 'Hydro' stand for?
Small
Life
Water
Far
Answer explanation
The term 'Hydro' means 'Water'. It is commonly used as a prefix in words related to water, such as 'hydroelectric' or 'hydrology'.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ready to be a detective of words? Discover which root word means 'to study'!
Logy
Meter
Phil
Scope
Answer explanation
The root word 'logy' means 'to study'. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Logy'.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Let's dive into the world of prefixes! What does 'Micro' stand for?
New
Small
One
Many
Answer explanation
The correct meaning of 'Micro' is 'Small'. In this context, 'Micro' refers to something that is tiny or on a small scale.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
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