Exploring Roots: The Power of Language

What are the two ancient languages that have significantly influenced English vocabulary?

• German and Russian

• French and Spanish

• Italian and Portuguese

• Greek and Latin

What does the root 'dent' stand for?

• Hand

• Mind

• Bone

• Tooth

What is a 'photograph' described as in terms of roots?

• Creating memories

• Drawing with water

• Capturing moments

• Writing with light

What does the suffix '-logy' mean?

• Shape or form

• Pertaining to water

• Related to light

• The study of

Which of the following words is related to the study of the universe?

• Biology

• Cetology

• Cosmology

• Anthropology

What does the prefix 'para-' mean?

• Against

• Alongside

• Before

• Beyond

Which of the following is an example of a prefix?

• Dent

• Graph

• Logy

• Para

What is the meaning of 'geothermal' based on its roots?

• Earth's movement

• Earth's water

• Earth's color

• Earth's heat

What can understanding roots and affixes help you do?

• Remember historical facts

• Speak multiple languages fluently

• Decode and understand complex words

• Write without errors

Why does English have Greek and Latin in its vocabulary?

• Due to colonization and invasions

• Because of trade and commerce

• Because of the Renaissance

• Through the spread of religion