Greek & Latin Lists O/P. Q/R, S

ology

• study of, science of

• forward, in place of

• before

• break, burst

• feet

Answer explanation

The suffix 'ology' comes from Greek, meaning 'study of' or 'science of'. This makes 'study of, science of' the correct choice, as it directly relates to various fields of study like biology, geology, etc.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

pro

• study of, science of

• forward, in place of

• before

• break, burst

• feet

Answer explanation

The prefix 'pro' means 'forward' or 'in place of', indicating support or favor. This aligns with the correct answer choice, which captures the essence of 'pro' as moving forward or substituting.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

pre

• study of, science of

• forward, in place of

• before

• break, burst

• feet

Answer explanation

The prefix 'pre' means 'before' in Latin. Therefore, the correct answer is 'before', as it directly relates to the meaning of the prefix.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

rupt

• study of, science of

• forward, in place of

• before

• break, burst

• feet

Answer explanation

The root 'rupt' comes from Latin, meaning 'break' or 'burst'. This aligns with the correct answer choice, which indicates the action of breaking or bursting.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

ped

• study of, science of

• forward, in place of

• before

• break, burst

• feet

Answer explanation

The prefix 'ped' comes from the Latin 'pes', meaning 'foot'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'feet', as it directly relates to this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

sub

• again

• four

• again

• write

• down, below

Answer explanation

The term 'sub' means 'down' or 'below' in certain contexts, making 'down, below' the correct choice. The other options do not relate to the meaning of 'sub'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

scrib

• off

• four

• again

• write

• down, below

Answer explanation

The word 'scrib' is a root that relates to writing. Among the answer choices, 'write' directly connects to this meaning, making it the correct answer. The other options do not relate to the act of writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

re

• times

• four

• again

• write

• down, below

Answer explanation

The word 're' can be interpreted as a prefix meaning 'again'. Among the answer choices, 'again' directly aligns with this meaning, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

quadru

• times

• four

• again

• write

• down, below

Answer explanation

The term 'quadru' is a prefix meaning 'four'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'four', as it directly relates to the meaning of the prefix.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

time

• chron

• psych

• bio

• eco

• ceed, gress

Answer explanation

The prefix 'chron' relates to time, derived from the Greek word 'chronos' meaning time. Other options like 'psych' (mind), 'bio' (life), 'eco' (environment), and 'ceed, gress' (to go) do not pertain to time.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B