Greek Roots 1-10

Which Greek root means "air, atmosphere"?

• arche/archaeo

• aer

• auto

• dem

Answer explanation

The Greek root "aer" means "air, atmosphere." It is the correct choice among the options provided, as "arche/archaeo" relates to beginnings, "auto" means self, and "dem" refers to people.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Which Greek root means "primitive, ancient, origin"?

• biblio

• chron

• arche/archaeo

• ethn/ethno

Answer explanation

The Greek root "arche/archaeo" means "primitive, ancient, origin," making it the correct choice. The other roots have different meanings: "biblio" relates to books, "chron" to time, and "ethn/ethno" to culture.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Which Greek root means "self"?

• auto

• gram

• graph

• derma

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'auto' means 'self', as seen in words like 'autonomy' and 'autobiography'. The other options do not convey the meaning of 'self'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Which Greek root means "books"?

• dem

• biblio

• aer

• chron

Answer explanation

The Greek root "biblio" means "books," as seen in words like bibliography and bibliophile. The other options do not relate to books: "dem" refers to people, "aer" to air, and "chron" to time.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Which Greek root means "time"?

• ethn/ethno

• derma

• chron

• graph

Answer explanation

The Greek root "chron" means "time," as seen in words like "chronology" and "synchronize." The other roots listed do not relate to time: "ethn/ethno" pertains to culture, "derma" to skin, and "graph" to writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Which Greek root means "people"?

• dem

• auto

• gram

• arche/archaeo

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'dem' means 'people', as seen in words like 'democracy' (rule by the people). The other roots do not relate to 'people': 'auto' means self, 'gram' means writing, and 'arche/archaeo' means ancient or beginning.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Which Greek root means "skin"?

• graph

• aer

• derma

• biblio

Answer explanation

The Greek root "derma" means "skin." It is the correct choice among the options provided, as "graph" relates to writing, "aer" to air, and "biblio" to books.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Which Greek root means "nation, race"?

• ethn/ethno

• chron

• auto

• gram

Answer explanation

The Greek root "ethn/ethno" means "nation, race," which is why it is the correct choice. The other options, such as "chron" (time), "auto" (self), and "gram" (writing), do not relate to nation or race.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Which Greek root means "letter"?

• graph

• gram

• dem

• aer

Answer explanation

The Greek root "gram" means "letter". It is used in words like "grammar" and "telegram". The other options, "graph" relates to writing or drawing, "dem" refers to people, and "aer" pertains to air.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Which Greek root means "write"?

• arche/archaeo

• biblio

• graph

• ethn/ethno

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'graph' means 'write' or 'draw'. It is used in words like 'autograph' (self-write) and 'graphic' (related to writing or drawing). The other options do not relate to writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B