Greek and Latin Roots

In your own words, tell me how this picture could be used to help you remember what the root "scrib"?

We use a telephone to call my grandmother because she lives in Flordia.

What can we infer about the root "tele"

• The root "tele" means close.

• The root "tele" means many.

• The root "tele" means far.

• The root "tele" means half.

What does the Greek root "tele" mean?

• Water

• Life

• Far

• Write

The root "bio" means life. Which word means "a written account of someone's life"?

• Biography

• Biology

• Biohazard

• Biodegradable

Which of our words is derived from the Greek word "polis?"

• politics

• people

• poly

• population

What does the Latin root 'aqua' mean?

• Water

• Fire

• Earth

• Air

The root 'chrono' means time. Which word refers to a device that measures time?

• Chronicle

• Chronometer

• Chronology

• Chronograph

Which word is derived from the Latin root 'dict' meaning 'to say'?

• Dictionary

• Dictator

• Dictate

• All of the above

What does the Greek root 'geo' mean?

• Earth

• Sky

• Ocean

• Mountain

The root 'therm' means heat. Which word refers to a device that measures temperature?

• Thermostat

• Thermometer

• Thermos

• Thermal