Greek and Latin Roots Unit 1

Which root means "rock" or "stone"as in the word "petrified?"

• bio

• petra

• super

• geo

Answer explanation

The root "petra" means "rock" or "stone," which is evident in the word "petrified," referring to something turned into stone. The other options do not relate to rock or stone.

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CCSS.L.7.4B

Luna found an extraordinary shell on the beach. What does the root "extra" mean as in the word, "extraordinary?"

• against

• life

• beyond

• earth

Answer explanation

The root "extra" in "extraordinary" means "beyond." This indicates that something is beyond the ordinary, highlighting its exceptional nature. Therefore, the correct answer is "beyond."

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CCSS.L.7.4B

Emma is studying biology in school. Which root relates to "life" as in the word, "biology?"

• petra

• bio

• geo

• super

Answer explanation

The root "bio" comes from the Greek word "bios," meaning "life." In the term "biology," it specifically refers to the study of life, making "bio" the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.7.4B

Daniel wants to take a class to help him learn more about the earth's physical structure, history, and processes. Which class should he most likely take?

• geology

• biology

Answer explanation

Daniel should take a geology class because it focuses on the earth's physical structure, history, and processes, which aligns perfectly with his learning goals.

Kira needs to take an "antibiotic" to help her fight an infection. The word "antibiotic" includes the root "anti." What does it mean?

• Supporting life

• Against bacterial life

• Earth study

• Beyond normal

Answer explanation

The root "anti" means "against." Therefore, "antibiotic" refers to substances that work against bacterial life, making "Against bacterial life" the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.7.4B

Harper is looking at different activities she can join at school. Which of these uses the root "extra" to mean "outside or beyond the regular curricular activities"?

• extrapolate

• extracurricular

• extraordinary

• extraterrestrial

Answer explanation

The term 'extracurricular' uses the root 'extra' to refer to activities that are outside or beyond the regular school curriculum, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey this meaning.

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CCSS.L.7.4B

During a school field trip, Scarlett and James discovered a "petroglyph". What does it refer to?

• biology

• geology

• a design carved in stone

• beyond ordinary

Answer explanation

A 'petroglyph' specifically refers to a design carved in stone, often created by ancient peoples. This distinguishes it from other fields like biology or geology, making 'a design carved in stone' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.7.4B

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CCSS.RI.7.4

Evelyn is learning about the word "photograph" and discovers it includes the root "photo." What does it mean?

• light

• picture

• dark

• image

Answer explanation

The root "photo" comes from the Greek word "phos," meaning "light." Therefore, in the context of the word "photograph," it signifies that a photograph is created using light.

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CCSS.L.7.4B

Aria received an autograph from a famous author. The root "auto" in "autograph" means _______.

• self

• write

• sign

• name

Answer explanation

The root 'auto' in 'autograph' comes from the Greek word 'autos', meaning 'self'. Therefore, 'autograph' translates to 'self-writing' or 'self-signature', indicating that the author wrote their own name.

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CCSS.L.7.4B

Aria found out that lavender tea is beneficial for health. It contains a lot of favorable ingredients. What does the root "bene" in "beneficial" refer to?

• good

• bad

• neutral

• harmful

Answer explanation

The root 'bene' in 'beneficial' comes from Latin, meaning 'good'. Therefore, 'beneficial' refers to something that is good for health, making 'good' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.7.4B