WorksheetsGreek and Latin Root Words
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A microscope is a tool that is used to look at something too small to be seen just with your eyes. The root scope means look at or observe. What does the root micro mean?
small
write or draw
measure
The root vis means see or look at. What does the word revise mean?
to look something over again to correct or improve it
to break or damage something again
to measure something again with a different tool or instrument
The root port means carry. What does the word portable mean?
able to be easily carried
able to be easily heard
able to be easily seen
An autograph is a person's signature written in his or her own handwriting. The root graph means write or draw. What does the root auto mean?
sound
look or observe
self
A telephone is a machine that can carry the sound of someone's voice somewhere far away. The root tele means far away. What does the root phon mean?
life
sound
light
The root flec means bend or curve. What does the word reflect mean?
to hear back from someone from far away
to bend back when hitting the surface
to write back or respond in writing
The root scrib means write or draw. What does the word describe mean?
to study something
to write or tell about something
to measure something
Geology is the study of the biological, chemical, and physical history of the earth. The root logy means the study of something. What does the root geo mean?
break or burst
write or draw
earth or rock
A telescope is a tool that is used to look at something that is far away, in outer space. The root tele means far away. What does the root scope mean?
measure
look at or observe
pull or drag
The root meter means measure. What does the word ergometer mean?
an exercise machine that plays music while you exercise
an exercise machine with drawings that shows how to move your body
an exercise machine that measures how much you have moved
Dermatology is the study and medical treatment of the skin. The root logy means the study of something. What does the root derm mean?
skin
sound
life
Cardiology is the study and medical treatment of the heart. The root logy means the study of something. What does the root cardio mean?
measure
heart
own or self
Graphology is the study of someone's handwriting. The root graph means write or draw. What does the root logy mean?
the study of something
measure
own or self
The root aud means hear or listen. What does the word audiologist mean?
someone who studies human behavior and the mind
Submit
someone who studies and treats hearing loss
someone who studies plants, animals, and other living things
someone who studies and treats poor eyesight
A hydroscope is a tool that is used to look at things beneath the surface of the water. The root scope means look at or observe. What does the root hydro mean?
rock
paper
water
A thermoscope is a tool that is used to observe changes in heat. The root scope means look at or observe. What does the root therm mean?
heat
sound
measure
Morphology is the study of the shape and form of things. The root logy means the study of something. What does the root morph mean?
look at or observe
measure
shape
The word photograph contains the root photo. What does the root photo mean?
light
write or draw
far away
The word missile contains the root miss. What does the root miss mean?
send
pull or drag
far away
The word decagon contains the root dec. What does the root dec mean?
bend or curve
one hundred
ten
