Greek Roots 11-20: Match Meanings

Match the Greek root "gram" with its meaning.

• Earth

• Letter

• Water

• Blood

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'gram' means 'letter'. It is commonly found in words like 'grammar' and 'telegram', which relate to written communication. The other options do not correspond to this root.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Match the Greek root "graph" with its meaning.

• Measure

• Study

• Write

• Idea

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'graph' means 'write'. It is used in words like 'autograph' (self-write) and 'graphic' (related to writing or drawing). Therefore, the correct match for 'graph' is 'Write'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Match the Greek root "geo" with its meaning.

• Earth

• Water

• Blood

• Study

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'geo' means 'earth.' It is commonly used in words like 'geography' and 'geology,' which relate to the study of the earth. Therefore, the correct match for 'geo' is 'Earth.'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Match the Greek root "gen" with its meaning.

• Water

• Origin

• Measure

• Idea

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'gen' means 'origin' or 'to produce'. It is commonly found in words like 'generate' and 'genesis', which relate to beginnings or creation. Therefore, the correct match is 'Origin'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Match the Greek root "hemo" with its meaning.

• Blood

• Earth

• Write

• Study

Answer explanation

The Greek root "hemo" means "blood." This is evident in words like "hemoglobin" and "hemorrhage," which relate to blood. The other options do not correspond to this root.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Match the Greek root "hydro" with its meaning.

• Idea

• Water

• Measure

• Origin

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'hydro' means 'water'. This is evident in words like 'hydrology' and 'hydrotherapy', which relate to water. Therefore, the correct match for 'hydro' is 'Water'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Match the Greek root "hier" with its meaning.

• Sacred, holy

• Earth

• Blood

• Write

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'hydr' means 'water'. This is evident in words like 'hydrate' and 'hydrology', which relate to water. The other options do not correspond to this root.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Match the Greek root "ideo" with its meaning.

• Study

• Idea

• Measure

• Origin

Answer explanation

The Greek root "ideo" means "idea." It is derived from the word "idea" itself, which refers to a thought or concept. Therefore, the correct match is "Idea." The other options do not relate to this root.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Match the Greek root "log/logy" with its meaning.

• Study

• Earth

• Blood

• Water

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'log/logy' means 'study' or 'discourse'. It is commonly used in words like 'biology' (study of life) and 'psychology' (study of the mind). Therefore, the correct match is 'Study'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Match the Greek root "meter" with its meaning.

• Measure

• Write

• Origin

• Idea

Answer explanation

The Greek root "meter" means "measure." It is used in words like "thermometer" and "speedometer," which relate to measuring temperature and speed, respectively. The other options do not relate to measurement.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B