Greek and Latin Roots

What does the root aqua- mean?

• Fire

• Earth

• Water

• Wind

Answer explanation

• Explanation: The root aqua- means "water," as in "aquarium," a tank for holding water.

Which word uses the root auto- correctly?

• Automatic

• Geography

• Microphone

• Thermal

Answer explanation

• Explanation: The root auto- means "self," as in "automatic," which means working by itself.

The word "biology" means:

• Study of life

• Study of numbers

• Study of heat

• Study of earth

Answer explanation

Explanation: The root bio- means "life," and -ology means "study of."

Which prefix means "again"?

• Pre-

• Re-

• Un-

• Dis-

Answer explanation

Explanation: The prefix re- means "again," as in "rewrite" (to write again).

What is the meaning of "microscope"?

• A tool for looking at big things

• A tool for looking at small things

• A tool for looking at stars

• A tool for measuring distance

Answer explanation

Explanation: The root micro- means "small," and scope means "to look."

The root therm- in "thermometer" refers to:

• Speed

• Heat

• Light

• Water

Answer explanation

Explanation: The root therm- means "heat," as in "thermometer," which measures heat or temperature.

The word "geography" involves:

• Writing about animals

• Writing about stars

• Writing about the earth

• Writing about people

Answer explanation

Explanation: The root geo- means "earth," and -graphy means "writing about."

What does the prefix tele- mean in "telephone"?

• Near

• Far

• Loud

• d) Soft

Answer explanation

• Explanation: The root tele- means "far," as in "telephone," which allows communication over long distances.

The suffix -ology means:

• The study of

• The measurement of

• The destruction of

• The building of

Answer explanation

• Explanation: The suffix -ology indicates the study of a subject, such as "biology" (study of life).

A "chronometer" is used to measure:

• Distance

• Time

• Sound

• Weight

Answer explanation

Explanation: The root chrono- means "time," and -meter means "measure."