Roots and Meanings of Words

The video tutorial by Mr. Al Camusi covers root words from unit two, focusing on 'graph', 'hydro/hydra', 'sense/sent', 'vac', 'port', and 'just/jure'. Each root word is explored in terms of its origin, meaning, and examples of words that contain the root. The tutorial aims to help students understand the meanings and applications of these root words in English vocabulary.

What is the meaning of the root word 'graph'?

• To run

• To write or draw

• To speak

• To build

Which of the following words contains the root 'graph'?

• Telephone

• Photograph

• Microphone

• Television

What does the root word 'hydro' or 'hydra' mean?

• Fire

• Water

• Earth

• Air

Which word is related to the root 'hydro'?

• Hydration

• Aeration

• Illumination

• Vibration

What is the meaning of the root word 'sense' or 'sent'?

• To taste

• To hear

• To see

• To feel

Which of the following words is derived from the root 'sense'?

• Sensational

• Sensory

• Sentimental

• Senseless

What does the root word 'vac' mean?

• To destroy

• To empty

• To create

• To fill

Which word is associated with the root 'vac'?

• All of the above

• Vacation

• Vacant

• Vacuum

What is the meaning of the root word 'port'?

• To lift

• To pull

• To push

• To carry

Which of these words contains the root 'port'?

• All of the above

• Support

• Report

• Transport