Exploring Root Words and Meanings

What is the meaning of the root word "temp"?

• Water

• Time

• Sound

• Light

Which word means "to move from one place to another"?

• Locomotive

• Hydrate

• Aquatic

• Visual

Use the word "aquarium" in a sentence.

• The aquarium was filled with colorful fish.

• The aquarium is a type of plant.

• The aquarium is a musical instrument.

• The aquarium is a type of vehicle.

Analyze the word "phonograph" and identify its root parts.

• Phono (sound) + graph (write)

• Phono (light) + graph (draw)

• Phono (water) + graph (record)

• Phono (time) + graph (measure)

Create a new word using the root "hydr" and define it.

• Hydrosphere: The water component of the Earth

• Hydrophobia: Fear of heights

• Hydrology: Study of plants

• Hydration: Process of heating

What does the root "mar/mer" mean?

• Earth

• Sea

• Air

• Fire

Identify the meaning of the word "auditory."

• Related to hearing

• Related to sight

• Related to touch

• Related to taste

Use the word "circumference" in a sentence.

• The circumference of the circle was measured in meters.

• The circumference is a type of animal.

• The circumference is a musical note.

• The circumference is a type of food.

Analyze the word "biography" and identify its root parts.

• Bio (life) + graphy (writing)

• Bio (earth) + graphy (drawing)

• Bio (water) + graphy (recording)

• Bio (time) + graphy (measuring)

Create a new word using the root "sci" and define it.

• Sciology: The study of knowledge

• Sciography: To know the science of shadows

• Sciometry: The measurement of time

• Sciology: The study of plants