Greek and Latin Roots Exploration

What is the meaning of the Greek root 'bio'?

• life

• death

• growth

• decay

Identify the Latin root in the word 'audible'.

• auditus

• audire

• audacia

• auditorium

What does the prefix 'anti-' mean in Greek?

• above or over

• against or opposite

• before or prior

• for or with

Explain the etymology of the word 'telephone'.

• The word 'telephone' is derived from Latin meaning 'to speak'.

• 'Telephone' comes from the French word for 'sound'.

• The term 'telephone' originates from the Arabic word for 'communication'.

• The etymology of 'telephone' comes from the Greek 'tele' (far) and 'phone' (voice).

Which prefix means 'around' in Greek?

• peri-

• anti-

• sub-

• trans-

What is the Latin root in the word 'transport'?

• movere

• ducere

• ferre

• portare

Define the prefix 'hyper-' and give an example.

• An example of 'hyper-' is 'hypersensitive', which describes someone who is overly emotional.

• An example of 'hyper-' is 'hyperlink', which refers to a type of internet connection.

• An example of 'hyper-' is 'hyperactive', which describes someone who is excessively active.

• An example of 'hyper-' is 'hyperbole', which is a figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis.

What does the Greek root 'graph' signify?

• to read or to listen

• to calculate or to measure

• to write or to draw

• to erase or to delete

Identify the Latin root in the word 'spectator'.

• spectatum

• spectaree

• spectareus

• spectare

What is the meaning of the prefix 'sub-' in Latin?

• under, below, or beneath

• above

• beside

• around