What does the root "bio-" mean?
Greek and Latin Roots Unit Two

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sound
Life
Time
Small
Answer explanation
The root "bio-" comes from the Greek word "bios," meaning "life." This prefix is commonly used in terms like biology (the study of life) and biography (a written account of someone's life). Thus, the correct answer is "Life."
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means "the study of life"?
Chronology
Biology
Microphone
Section
Answer explanation
The term "Biology" comes from the Greek words "bios" meaning life and "logia" meaning study. Therefore, Biology is the correct choice as it specifically refers to the study of life, unlike the other options.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the root "chron-" mean?
Shape
Time
To carry
To cut
Answer explanation
The root 'chron-' comes from the Greek word 'chronos', which means 'time'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Time', as it directly relates to the concept of time.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means "a device to make sound louder"?
Microphone
Chronometer
Biology
Factory
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Microphone' as it is a device specifically designed to amplify sound. The other options do not relate to sound amplification: 'Chronometer' measures time, 'Biology' is a science, and 'Factory' is a place of production.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the root "micro-" mean?
To do, to make
Small
Throw
Sound
Answer explanation
The root 'micro-' comes from Greek, meaning 'small'. It is used in various terms like 'microscope' and 'microorganism' to denote something that is tiny or on a small scale, making 'Small' the correct choice.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means "to carry across"?
Transport
Formulate
Eject
Section
Answer explanation
The word 'transport' means 'to carry across' something from one place to another. The other options do not convey this meaning, making 'transport' the correct choice.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the root "fac-" mean?
To do, to make
To cut
Shape
Throw
Answer explanation
The root 'fac-' comes from Latin, meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. This is evident in words like 'factory' (a place where things are made) and 'facilitate' (to make easier). Thus, the correct answer is 'To do, to make'.
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