Latin root words

If the Greek root 'astro' means 'star', what is an astronaut's main job?

• Studying ocean life

• Traveling among the stars

• Designing new video games

• Exploring deep caves

Answer explanation

The root 'astro' means 'star'. An astronaut is a person who travels into space, among the stars. The other options are unrelated to the meaning of the root.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

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Match each Latin root to its correct meaning.

• to carry

• scrib

• to see

• vis

• to write

• port

Answer explanation

Each Latin root is matched with its English meaning: 'port' means to carry, 'scrib' means to write, and 'vis' means to see.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

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A scientist who studies *biology* is called a *biologist*. Based on the context of these words, what does the Greek root 'bio' mean?

• Earth

• Water

• Life

• Book

Answer explanation

The words *biology* (the study of life) and *biologist* (one who studies life) both contain the Greek root 'bio'. Therefore, 'bio' means 'life'.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

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Sort these words into the correct category based on the meaning of their Latin root: 'Words about Hearing' or 'Words about Seeing'.

Groups:

(a) Words about Hearing

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(b) Words about Seeing

• inaudible

• audience

• revise

• visual

• auditorium

Answer explanation

Words with the root 'aud' (to hear) like 'audience', 'inaudible', and 'auditorium' are grouped together. Words with the root 'vis' (to see) like 'visual' and 'revise' are grouped in the other category.

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CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

My new tablet is so light and easy to carry around. Which word, using the root 'port' (to carry), best describes it?

• Important

• Portable

• Report

• Support

Answer explanation

The word 'portable' means able to be carried, which fits the description of the tablet. The other words use the root 'port' but have different meanings.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

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CCSS.L.8.4B

A telephone, a microphone, and a symphony all relate to the Greek root 'phon'. Based on the function of these items, what does the root 'phon' most likely mean?

• Sound

• Light

• Far

• Write

Answer explanation

A telephone carries sound from far away, a microphone makes small sounds louder, and a symphony is a musical piece with many sounds. The common element is sound, which is the meaning of the Greek root 'phon'.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

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The word 'disrupt' contains the Latin root 'rupt'. If a student disrupts the class, what are they doing?

• Helping the teacher

• Breaking the flow of the lesson

• Listening carefully

• Asking a quiet question

Answer explanation

The Latin root 'rupt' means 'to break'. To 'disrupt' something means to break it apart or interrupt it, like breaking the flow of a lesson.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

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The words *cinema* and *kinetic* both contain a Greek root related to motion. What is the main feature of a cinema that is connected to this shared root?

• Comfortable seats

• Pictures with movement

• Loud, clear sound

• A large, bright screen

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'kine' means 'movement'. The word *kinetic* relates to motion, and a *cinema* is a place where you watch pictures with movement. Therefore, the shared root connects them through the concept of movement.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

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CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the Latin root 'aud' mean in words like 'audience' and 'audio'?

• To see

• To touch

• To hear

• To write

Answer explanation

The root 'aud' relates to sound or hearing. An 'audience' is a group of listeners, and 'audio' refers to sound.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

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CCSS.L.8.4B

An ancient Roman aqueduct was a structure built to move water. Knowing 'aqua' means water, what does the root 'duct' likely mean?

• To hold or store

• To clean or purify

• To lead or carry

• To stop or block

Answer explanation

Since an aqueduct's purpose is to move water from one place to another, the root 'duct' must mean to lead or carry. Other examples include 'conduct' and 'product'.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B