Understanding Greek and Latin Roots

What does the suffix "-less" mean in the word "hopeless"?

• Full of hope

• Without hope

• More hope

• Less hope

Which of the following words means "without color"?

• Colorful

• Colorless

• Colorful

• Coloring

Identify the base word in "joyless."

• Joy

• Less

• Joyful

• Joyfully

What is the meaning of the word "powerless"?

• Full of power

• Without power

• More power

• Less power

Which word uses the suffix "-less" to mean "without taste"?

• Tasty

• Tasteless

• Tasteful

• Tasting

Use your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots to determine the meaning of "telegraph."

• A device for seeing far

• A device for writing from a distance

• A device for hearing far

• A device for speaking from a distance

Apply your understanding of the root "bio" to determine the meaning of "biology."

• Study of life

• Study of rocks

• Study of stars

• Study of water

What does the word "fearless" mean?

• Full of fear

• Without fear

• More fear

• Less fear

Determine the meaning of the word "penniless" using your knowledge of the suffix "-less."

• Full of pennies

• Without pennies

• More pennies

• Less pennies

Using the root "aqua," what does "aquarium" mean?

• A place for air

• A place for water

• A place for fire

• A place for earth