Greek and Latin Roots Quiz 25

Based on the meaning of the root cent, what does century mean?

• A group of ten years

• A period of one hundred years

• A measurement of time

Based on the meaning of the root dec, what does decade mean?

• A period of ten years

• A period of one hundred years

• A group of five years

Based on the meaning of the root uni, what does unicycle mean?

• A vehicle with one wheel

• A vehicle with two wheels

• A vehicle with three wheels

Based on the meaning of the root lect, what does elect mean?

• To vote or choose someone for a position

• To read a book aloud

• To write a speech

Based on the meaning of the root meter, what does thermometer mean?

• A device that measures time

• A device that measures temperature

• A device that measures speed

Based on the meaning of the root cent, how many centimeters are in a meter?

• ten

• one hundred

• one

Based on the meaning of the root dec, what does decimal mean?

• A number system based on ten

• A number system based on five

• A number system based on one hundred

Based on the meaning of the root uni, what does uniform mean?

• Something that changes constantly

• Something that stays the same or is one form

• Something that has two different shapes

Based on the meaning of the root lect, what does selection mean?

• The act of choosing something from a group

• The act of writing a story

• The act of speaking to an audience

Based on the meaning of the root meter, what does speedometer mean?

• A device that measures temperature

• A device that measures speed

• A device that measures height