Greek and Latin Root Words

During a science class, Jasper and Lilly were discussing their favorite subjects. Jasper mentioned that he loves geology because it's the study of the biological, chemical, and physical history of the earth. He explained that the root logy means the study of something. Lilly then asked, "What does the root geo mean?"

• break or burst

• write or draw

• earth or rock

Jasper and Lilly were using a telescope to observe the stars in the night sky. A telescope is a tool that is used to look at something that is far away, in outer space. The root tele means far away. What does the root scope mean?

• measure

• look at or observe

• pull or drag

Daren and Jasper are using an exercise machine at the gym. The root per means through. What does the word pergometer mean?

• an exercise machine that plays music while you exercise

• an exercise machine with drawings that shows how to move your body

• an exercise machine that measures how much you have moved through exercise

Jasper and Lilly are working on their school project. They need to peruse their report before submission. The root per means through or thoroughly. What does the word peruse mean in this context?

• to look something over thoroughly to correct or improve it

• to break or damage something thoroughly

• to measure something thoroughly with a different tool or instrument

Lilly and Jasper were playing with a flashlight in a dark room. They noticed that when they shone the light on a mirror, it seemed to bounce back towards them. The root flec means bend or curve. What does the word reflect mean in this context?

• to hear back from someone from far away

• to bend back when hitting the surface

• to write back or respond in writing

Addy and Lilly are learning about photography in their art class. Their teacher explains that the word photograph contains the root photo. What does the root photo mean?

• light

• write or draw

• far away

Lilly and Jasper were discussing the word missile during their vocabulary class. Lilly pointed out that the word contains the root miss. What does the root miss mean?

• send

• pull or drag

• far away

Daren and Lilly are using a microscope in their science class to look at tiny organisms that are too small to be seen just with their eyes. The root scope means look at or observe. What does the root micro mean?

• small

• write or draw

• measure

Clayton and Addy are packing for a camping trip. They need to choose items that are portable because they have to carry everything themselves. What does the word portable mean?

• able to be easily carried

• able to be easily heard

• able to be easily seen

During a science class, Clayton and Lilly were learning about different branches of medicine. Their teacher explained that dermatology is the study and medical treatment of the skin. The root logy means the study of something. What does the root derm mean?

• skin

• sound

• life