Quiz on Vocabulary and Roots

Which Greek/Latin root means temperature?

• ped/pod

• prim

• therm

• meter

• struct

Which Greek/Latin root means foot?

• ped/pod

• prim

• therm

• meter

• struct

Which Greek/Latin root means first or basic?

• ped/pod

• prim

• therm

• meter

• struct

Which Greek/Latin root means build?

• ped/pod

• prim

• therm

• meter

• struct

Which Greek/Latin root means measure?

• ped/pod

• prim

• therm

• meter

• struct

Based on what you know about the root, meter, what does the word pedometer mean?

• an instrument used to help a person walk

• an instrument used to measure a person's steps

• an instrument used to write

Based on what you know about the root, struct, what does restructure mean?

• to walk again

• to stop resting

• to build again

Based on what you know about the root, prim, what does primary school mean?

• The first years of school

• The middle years of school

• The last years of school

Based on what you know about the root, therm, what does thermals mean?

• A layer of clothing that keeps a person warm

• A layer of clothing you can swim in

• A layer of clothing that you sleep in

Based on what you know about the root, ped/pod, what does podiatrist mean?

• A doctor that specializes in eyes

• A doctor that specializes in teeth

• A doctor that specializes in feet