Greek and Latin Roots Exploration

Greek and Latin Roots Exploration

9th Grade

10 Qs

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Greek and Latin Roots Exploration

Greek and Latin Roots Exploration

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9th Grade

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Valentina Gomez

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

life

death

growth

decay

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the Latin root in the word 'audible'.

auditus

audire

audacia

auditorium

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

above or over

against or opposite

before or prior

for or with

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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).

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which prefix means 'around' in Greek?

peri-

anti-

sub-

trans-

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

movere

ducere

ferre

portare

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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