Greek & Latin Roots 7

What does the root word "bene" mean?

• bad

• sad

• good

• scary

What does the root word "rupt" mean?

• to save

• to break

• good

• small

What does the root word "cent" mean?

• 100

• 10

• 20

• 1000

What does the root word "micro" mean?

• bacteria

• big

• science

• small

What does the root word "scope" mean?

• viewing instrument

• to see

• far

• small

During the 17th century, everyone had smartphones.

• True

• False

A microscope makes small things appear larger so you can see them.

• True

• False

If you hit a piñata with a baseball bat, it will usually rupture.

• True

• False

If you benefit from something, that means it hurts you.

• True

• False

Match the following root words to their meanings.

• viewing instrument

• scope

• small

• cent

• 100

• micro

• good

• bene

• to break

• rupt