Exploring Word Roots and Meanings

What does the root "mater" or "matri" mean in the word "maternal"?

• Father

• Mother

• Child

• Friend

Which word best fits the context: "The ___________ of the company was responsible for making all the major decisions since he was the only man."

• Matriarch

• Patriarch

• Benefactor

• Captain

The word "beneficial" most likely means:

• Harmful

• Helpful

• Neutral

• Unnecessary

In the context of health, what does the root "vit" in "vitamin" suggest?

• Death

• Life

• Disease

• Energetic

The word "innate" refers to qualities that are:

• Acquired

• Inborn

• Learned

• Temporary

What does the root "gen" in "generation" imply?

• Destruction

• Creation

• Movement

• End

Which word best completes the sentence: "The artist used his ___________ skills to craft a beautiful sculpture."

• Pedestrian

• Manual

• Capital

• Aerial

The root "ped" in "pedestrian" refers to:

• Hand

• Foot

• Head

• Air

What does the root "capit" or "cipit" in "decapitate" mean?

• Arm

• Leg

• Head

• Heart

The word "malfunction" most likely means:

• To work well

• To work poorly

• To work quickly

• To work slowly