Greek & Latin Affixes: Farming & Agriculture

What does the root "agri" mean?

• Star

• Water

• Farming

• Sound

Answer explanation

The root "agri" comes from Latin, meaning "farming" or "field." It is commonly used in words related to agriculture, which is the practice of farming and cultivating land.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

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Which root word is associated with stars?

• aster/astro

• aqua

• bio

• phon

Answer explanation

The root words 'aster' and 'astro' both derive from Greek, meaning 'star'. They are commonly used in terms like 'astronomy' and 'asteroid', which relate to stars and celestial bodies.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

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The root "aqua" is related to which of the following?

• Light

• Water

• Earth

• Sun

Answer explanation

The root 'aqua' comes from Latin, meaning 'water'. Therefore, it is directly related to water, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

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What is the meaning of the root "aud"?

• Hear

• Life

• Flesh

• Color

Answer explanation

The root 'aud' comes from Latin, meaning 'to hear.' This is evident in words like 'audio' and 'auditory,' which relate to sound and hearing. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Hear.'

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

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Which root word means "life"?

• carn

• bio

• sol

• gen

Answer explanation

The root word 'bio' comes from the Greek 'bios', meaning 'life'. It is commonly used in terms like 'biology' (the study of life). The other options do not relate to life: 'carn' means flesh, 'sol' means sun, and 'gen' means to produce.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

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The root "carn" refers to what?

• Water

• Flesh, meat

• Grass, plant

• Sound

Answer explanation

The root 'carn' comes from Latin, meaning 'flesh' or 'meat'. This is evident in words like 'carnivore' (meat-eater) and 'carnage' (the killing of a large number of people or animals). Thus, the correct answer is 'Flesh, meat'.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

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What does the root "chrome" mean?

• Birth

• Color

• Sea

• Sun

Answer explanation

The root 'chrome' comes from the Greek word 'chroma', meaning 'color'. This is why the correct answer is 'Color', as it directly relates to the meaning of the root.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

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Which root is associated with birth?

• gen

• herb

• hydro

• lum/luc

Answer explanation

The root 'gen' comes from the Latin 'genus', meaning 'birth' or 'origin'. It is commonly used in words related to generation and genetics, making it the correct choice associated with birth.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

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The root "herb" is related to which of the following?

• Water

• Grass, plant

• Light

• Sound

Answer explanation

The root 'herb' is derived from Latin, meaning 'grass' or 'plant'. Therefore, it is directly related to 'Grass, plant', making this the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

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What does the root "hydro" mean?

• Water

• Earth

• Sun

• Star

Answer explanation

The root "hydro" comes from Greek, meaning "water." This is evident in words like "hydrology" and "hydroelectric," which relate to water. Therefore, the correct answer is "Water."

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B