
Greek root words
Authored by Angela Lock
English
8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Greek root 'tele' is found in words like 'telephone' and 'television'. What does 'tele' mean?
Sound
Distant or far off
Light
To speak
Answer explanation
The root 'tele' means 'distant' or 'far off'. A telephone carries sound over a distance, and television sends images over a distance.
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the Greek root to the scientific field it primarily relates to.
The study of water and its properties
geo
The study of life and living organisms
bio
The study of the Earth and its physical structure
hydro
Answer explanation
The root 'bio' means life, 'geo' means Earth, and 'hydro' means water. These roots form the basis for biology, geology, and hydrology.
3.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Sort these words into categories based on the meaning of their Greek root.
Groups:
(a) Roots related to Earth and its Elements
,
(b) Roots related to Time and Measurement
chronology
hydrate
geology
meter
Answer explanation
'Hydrate' (from the Greek 'hydor' for water) and 'geology' (from 'geo' for earth) come from roots for elements. 'Chronology' (from 'chronos' for time) and 'meter' (from 'metron' for measure) come from roots related to time and measurement.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A thermos is a container specifically designed to maintain the temperature of a liquid, whether hot or cold. Based on its function, what does the Greek root 'therm' most likely mean?
heat
container
liquid
measure
Answer explanation
The word 'thermos' comes from the Greek root 'therm,' which means 'heat.' A thermos works by preventing heat transfer to maintain a constant temperature.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In words like 'autograph' and 'graphic novel', what does the Greek root 'graph' mean?
To see or look
To write or draw
Self or same
Sound or voice
Answer explanation
The root 'graph' means 'to write or draw'. An autograph is something written by oneself, and a graphic novel tells a story with drawings.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each Greek root to its correct meaning.
Sound
photo
To look or see
scope
Light
phon
Answer explanation
These roots are common in scientific and technical terms: 'phon' (sound) as in telephone, 'photo' (light) as in photograph, and 'scope' (to look) as in telescope.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The movie's ending had a huge impact on the audience's minds and emotions. Which word, containing a Greek root, best describes this impact?
physical
financial
geological
psychological
Answer explanation
The Greek root 'psych' means 'mind' or 'soul.' A 'psychological' impact is one that affects the mind or emotions, which fits the context of a movie's effect on an audience.
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