Understanding Terr Root Words

What does the root word "terr" mean?

• Water

• Earth

• Fire

• Air

Which of the following words means "a piece of land"?

• Terrify

• Terrain

• Terrible

• Terrarium

Choose the correct sentence using the word "territory".

• The territory was filled with water.

• The territory was a type of bird.

• The territory was a delicious fruit.

• The territory was a type of music.

What does the word "terrarium" refer to?

• A container for growing plants

• A type of fish

• A musical instrument

• A type of clothing

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "terracotta".

• The terracotta was a type of dance.

• The terracotta was used to make pottery.

• The terracotta was a kind of bird.

• The terracotta was a type of music.

What does the word "territorial" mean?

• Related to water

• Related to land or territory

• Related to air

• Related to fire

Choose the correct sentence using the word "terrain".

• The terrain was a type of music.

• The terrain was a delicious fruit.

• The terrain was rocky and difficult to walk on.

• The terrain was a type of bird.

What does the word "extraterrestrial" mean?

• Inside the earth

• Outside the earth

• Under the water

• Above the sky

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "terrace".

• The terrace was a type of fish.

• The terrace was a flat area on a hillside.

• The terrace was a kind of bird.

• The terrace was a type of music.

What does the word "subterranean" mean?

• Above the ground

• Below the ground

• In the sky

• In the water