Exploring Latin and Greek Roots (a)

What is the meaning of the root "-aster" or "-astro"?

• Water

• Star

• Earth

• Fire

Match the root "-a" or "-an" with its correct definition.

• Without, not

• Self

• Star

• Life

Which of the following words uses the root "-auto" correctly?

• Autograph

• Astronomy

• Anarchy

• Asterisk

Identify the root in the word "astronomy" and explain its meaning.

• -nomy; law

• -astro; star

• -onomy; study

• -auto; self

Which word means "self-governing" based on its root?

• Anarchy

• Autonomy

• Astronomy

• Asterisk

Analyze the word "anarchy" and determine what it means based on its roots.

• Rule by one

• Without rule

• Rule by stars

• Self-rule

If "auto" means self, what does "autobiography" mean?

• A book about stars

• A book written by oneself

• A book about others

• A book about history

Consider the word "asterisk." What does the root "-aster" suggest about its meaning?

• It is related to water

• It is related to stars

• It is related to earth

• It is related to fire

What is the meaning of the root "-auto" in the word "autonomous"?

• Star

• Without

• Self

• Earth

Using your understanding of roots, what does the word "anemia" mean?

• Lack of blood

• Self-blood

• Star blood

• Excess blood