WorksheetsGreek and Latin Roots
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the definition of the root photo (photosynthesis, photograph, photocopy)?
teeth
two
light
many
What is the definition of the root cent (century, centipede, centennial)?
water
to break
to do or perform
one hundred
What is the definition of the root bi (bicycle, biweekly, bisect)?
two
measure
life
to pull or drag
What is the definition of the root auto (autograph, automobile, autobiography)?
far off
to build
three
self
What is the definition of the root audio (audible, audiobook, audition)?
far off
to do or perform
to hear
foot
What is the definition of the root bio (biology, biography, biome)?
name
life
same or equal
teeth
What is the definition of the root dent (dentist, denture, orthodontist)?
two
to break
to look
teeth
What is the definition of the root nym (antonym, synonym, homonym)?
name
self
three
the study of
What is the definition of the root ology (geology, mythology, zoology)?
far off
measure
the study of
to pull or drag
What is the definition of the root uni (unicorn, unity, unicycle)?
to hear
four
to write
one
What is the definition of the root multi (multiply, multiple, multimedia)?
two
many
to do or perform
same or equal
What is the definition of the root tri (triangle, tricycle, tripod)?
to carry
four
three
to write
What is the definition of the root aqua (aquarium, aqueduct, aquamarine)?
teeth
water
to carry
measure
What is the definition of the root quad (quarter, quartet, quadruplets)?
two
self
many
four
What is the definition of the root dec (decimal, decade, decagon)?
ten
four
to write
light
What is the definition of the root therm (thermometer, hypothermia, thermos)?
to write
the study of
three
heat
What is the definition of the root sub (submarine, subway, submerge)?
under/below
to write
same or equal
to break
What is the definition of the root ped (pedicure, centipede, pedal)?
to speak
water
foot
far off
