Exploring Words with Ology Suffix

Which of the following words means "study of life"?

• Biology

• Geology

• Astrology

• Zoology

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CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the suffix "o-logy" mean in the word "geology"?

• The study of

• The creation of

• The destruction of

• The measurement of

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CCSS.L.5.4B

Which word means "study of stars"?

• Biology

• Astrology

• Geology

• Zoology

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CCSS.L.5.4B

Which of the following words means "study of animals"?

• Biology

• Zoology

• Geology

• Astrology

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CCSS.L.5.4B

Which word means "study of the mind"?

• Psychology

• Biology

• Geology

• Zoology

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CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the root "astro" mean in the word "astrology"?

• Earth

• Stars

• Water

• Light

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CCSS.L.5.4B

In the word "hydrology," what does the root "hydro" mean?

• Fire

• Water

• Air

• Earth

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CCSS.L.5.4B

Which of the following words means "study of the Earth"?

• Biology

• Geology

• Astrology

• Zoology

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CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the root "therm" mean in the word "thermology"?

• Heat

• Light

• Sound

• Water

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CCSS.L.5.4B

Definition: animal

• zoo-

• zygo-

• bio-

• eco-