Understanding Position Roots in English

What is the meaning of the root "para-"?

• Around

• Beside

• Through

• Against

Which of the following words is derived from the root "peri-"?

• about

• Perception

• Perennial

• Perforate

The root "pend-" is found in which of the following words?

• weigh/hang

• Perpendicular

• Penetrate

• Perish

What does the root "loc-" signify?

• To open

• To close

• place

• To release

The root "centri-" is associated with which of the following meanings?

• Center

• Circle

• Side

• Edge

Which word is based on the root "medi-"?

• middle

• Meditate

• Medicine

• Medium

What is the meaning of the root "tel"?

• Far

• Near

• Short

• Long

Which of the following words contains the root "para-"?

• Paradox

• Parallel

• Parachute

• Paragon

The root "peri-" is used in which of the following contexts?

• Periscope

• Perceive

• Perish

• Permeate

Which of the following words is derived from the root "centri-"?

• Eccentric

• Central

• Centrifuge

• Centimeter