Exploring Greek Roots in Language

What does the Greek root 'photo' mean?

• Life

• Earth

• Sound

• Light

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Which Greek root means 'measure'?

• Geo

• Meter

• Auto

• Tele

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

• Self

• Life

• Sound

• Earth

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Which word uses the Greek roots meaning 'far' and 'written'?

• Barometer

• Periscope

• Biography

• Telegraph

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What does the word 'automobile' signify based on its Greek roots?

• A vehicle that studies life

• A vehicle that measures distance

• A vehicle that runs by itself

• A vehicle that uses light

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CCSS.L.4.4B

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Which Greek root is used in the word 'geothermal'?

• Auto

• Geo

• Tele

• Bio

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What does the word 'biography' mean based on its Greek roots?

• A measure of sound

• A written account of someone's life

• A self-written document

• A study of earth

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CCSS.L.5.4B

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Which Greek root is used in the word 'periscope'?

• Photo

• Fon

• Para

• Geo

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CCSS.L.4.4B

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What does the word 'geography' mean based on its Greek roots?

• A study of life

• A study of sound

• A written representation of the earth

• A measure of distance

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CCSS.L.4.4B

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Which Greek root is used in the word 'autograph'?

• Geo

• Tele

• Fon

• Auto

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CCSS.L.7.4B

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