Exploring Latin and Greek Roots (Unit 1)

What does the root word "aqua" mean?

• Earth

• Water

• Fire

• Air

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word is derived from the root "bio"?

• Biography

• Geometry

• Spectacle

• Maternal

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root "gen" is related to which of the following meanings?

• Light

• Birth or Origin

• Sound

• Movement

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following words is associated with the root "mater"?

• Material

• Spectator

• Biology

• Aquatic

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root "spec" is related to which of the following meanings?

• To hear

• To see or look

• To touch

• To taste

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following words is derived from the root "aqua"?

• Aqueduct

• Biography

• Generate

• Spectacle

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the root "bio" refer to in the word "biology"?

• Study of rocks

• Study of life

• Study of stars

• Study of numbers

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following words is associated with the root "gen"?

• Generate

• Spectator

• Aquatic

• Maternal

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

The root "mater" is related to which of the following meanings?

• Father

• Mother

• Child

• Teacher

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following words is derived from the root "spec"?

• Spectacle

• Biology

• Generate

• Aquatic

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B