Root Word

What does the root phono mean, such in telephone?

• light
• sound
• look
• stars

What does the root aut mean, such as in autobiography?

• self
• carry
• end 
• foot

Which root means far, such as in the tool to see the stars?

• form
• tempo
• tele
• fin

 Which  root means relating to light, such as in taking a picture of something?

• phono
• spec
• port
• photo

The root meter means ________, such as in centimeter. 

• end
• measure
• send
• time

The root therma means what., such as in thermometer?

• heat
• self
• study
• distance

Which root means shape? 

• phono
• tempo
• mit or miss
• form

Use what you know about roots to answer the question
If a lamp emits light, it ________ light. 

• takes in
• sends out
• measures
• carries

 Use what you know about roots to answer the question.
Humans are bipedal, which means we have two ________. 

• ears
• eyes
• feet
• freckles

Use what you know about roots to answer the question.
 If Josie says the painting is spectacular, she means it ________ beautiful. 

• looks
• sounds
• tastes
• feels