Understanding Greek Root Words

What is the main benefit of understanding Greek root words in English?

• It improves mathematical skills.

• It enhances artistic abilities.

• It makes it easier to understand and spell English words.

• It helps in learning Greek language.

What does the Greek root 'phone' mean?

• Distance

• Sound

• Light

• Heat

Which of the following words means 'same sound'?

• Homogeneous

• Homonym

• Homophone

• Homograph

What does the Greek root 'telly' signify?

• Near

• Far

• Large

• Small

What is the meaning of the word 'export' based on its Greek roots?

• To carry across

• To carry under

• To carry out

• To carry in

What does the Greek root 'graph' mean?

• To observe

• To write or draw

• To heat

• To measure

Which word means 'to write about someone's life'?

• Autograph

• Biography

• Graphite

• Calligraphy

What does the Greek root 'meter' refer to?

• To heat

• To measure

• To write

• To observe

What is the meaning of 'thermometer' based on its Greek roots?

• To measure heat

• To measure light

• To measure sound

• To measure distance

What does the Greek root 'scope' mean?

• To observe

• To carry

• To write

• To measure