Greek & Latin Roots Part2 Unit 4 Matter of Life & Death

What is the root meaning of 'nat'?

• To grow

• To die

• Born

• To sleep

Give an example of a word with the root 'vita'.

• Vitality

• Velocity

• Vicarious

• Vitamins

How can understanding roots help in learning new words?

• It helps to decode the meaning of unfamiliar words by breaking them down into their components.

• It allows learners to memorize words without understanding their meanings.

• It makes learning new words more difficult and confusing.

• It provides a way to ignore the context of the words.

What is the root meaning of 'vita'?

• Death

• Life

• Love

• Time

Give an example of a word with the root 'mort'.

• Mortuary

• Immortal

• Mortar

• Mortification

What does 'vital' mean?

• Extremely important; very lively or energetic.

• Not important at all; insignificant.

• Somewhat important; moderately lively.

• Completely unimportant; dull.

What does 'mortify' mean?

• To cause someone to feel extremely embarrassed and foolish.

• To make someone feel happy and joyful.

• To encourage someone to take risks and be adventurous.

• To help someone feel relaxed and at ease.

What does 'innate' mean?

• Existing from the time a person or animal is born.

• A learned behavior acquired through experience.

• A temporary condition that can change over time.

• A characteristic that is developed through education.

What does 'nationality' mean?

• The fact or status of being a member or citizen of a particular nation.

• A legal document that proves one's identity.

• The cultural heritage of a person.

• The geographical location where a person was born.

Give an example of a word with the root 'nat'.

• Native

• National

• Nature

• Nate