Greek Roots Quick Check - 12/11

1.) If the Greek root word "auto" means self, what does the word autograph most likely mean?

• A. A written message from far away
• B. A person who studies life
• C. A signature written by oneself
• D. A device used to measure sound

2.) The word biography contains the root word "bio." What does this root mean?

• A. Writing
• B. Sound
• C. Life
• D. Far

3.) The Greek root word "tele" means far or at a distance. What is the word telescope used for?

• A. Write or draw pictures
• B. Study living organisms
• C. See objects that are far away
• D. Hear sounds more clearly

4.) The Greek root word "phon" means sound. What does the word phonics relate to?

• A. How sounds are used in language
• B. Writing messages
• C. Life forms and how they live
• D. Doing something by oneself

5.) The root gram appears in the word telegram. What does gram mean in this context?

• A. Far
• B. Write or something written
• C. Life
• D. Sound

6.) The Latin root max means “large.” Based on this, what does the word maximum most likely mean?

• A. The smallest amount
• B. The greatest amount
• C. The average amount
• D. An amount you guess

7.) The Latin root mal means “bad.” What does the word malfunction most likely mean?

• A. To work perfectly
• B. To clean something
• C. To work poorly or not correctly
• D. To make something stronger

8.) The Latin root bene means “good.” What does the word beneficial most likely describe?

• A. Something helpful
• B. Something harmful
• C. Something boring
• D. Something expensive

9.) The Latin root min means “small.” What does the word minus most likely mean?

• A. To add numbers together
• B. To take away a small amount
• C. To multiply numbers
• D. To put numbers in order

10.) The Latin root cred means “believe.” Based on this, what does the word credentials most likely mean?

• A. A person’s favorite hobbies
• B. Proof that someone can be trusted or believed
• C. A list of chores someone must complete
• D. A type of computer file