Worksheets2-4 Vocabulary Root -logy/-ology
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Evelyn is interested in studying the behavior of insects. She came across the term 'entomology' and is curious to know what the word part 'ology' means. Can you help her?
not
to/toward
study of
disease
Type a word using the word part 'ology'.
Zoe, Olivia, and Anika are studying biology. They learned that biology is the study of living organisms. So they concluded that the root "bio" must mean
organs
life
weather
Arjun, Aiden, and David visited a salon where a cosmetologist cut and styled their hair. Based on this, cosmetology must be
the study of the cosmos, planets, and asteroids
the study of animals with hair
the study of beautifying hair, skin, or face
Ethan noticed that Anika always uses products that are eco-friendly. This made him realize that "eco-friendly" means the product is not harmful to the environment. Based on this, Emma inferred that "ecology" could mean
the study of how the environment affects living things
the study of friends on earth
the study of the water cycle
Liam, Isla, and Oliver are planning a weather forecasting project for their science fair. They need to study a specific field to predict the weather. What is that field called?
Study of outerspace beyond the earth's atmosphere
Study of what helps plants grow
Study of the earth's atmosphere and weather
Emma, Evelyn, and Anika are studying different cultures in their history class. They learned that myths are stories of a culture that explain their beliefs. In this context, mythology would be
the study of different myths
the study of a culture's food and government
the study of different poems
Grace, Scarlett, and Arjun are on a field trip to a geological park. They are learning that geology is the study of earth. This includes studying the earth's...
soil
ground
rocks
all of the above
Ethan, a psychologist, is studying human behavior and the human mind. In his daily routine, what might Ethan be interested in?
Talking to Mia to help her solve a problem
Listening to Grace talk about her feelings
Helping Mia and Grace get along
All of the above
James, Arjun, and Zoe visited a zoo and were fascinated by the animals and their behavior. If they decide to study this in depth, what would their field of study most likely be called?
the study of animals and their behavior
the study of zookeepers and their behavior
the study of people who come to zoos
William, Liam, and Aria are studying Sociology, which involves the study of cultures, communities, and societies - past and present. They are discussing various topics that could be studied under this subject. Which of these topics that they discussed would NOT be studied by a sociologist?
William's interest in criminal behavior
Liam's fascination with the ancient Egyptians
Aria's observation of fashion trends among teenagers
Their teacher's need for reading glasses
Oliver, Mia, and Emma are studying the human body in their biology class. They learned that the study of the human body and its functions is called 'anatomy'. What does the root 'anatomy' mean?
study of animals
study of plants
study of the structure of organisms
study of the universe
Scarlett, Aiden, and Zoe are studying the stars and planets in their science class. They learned that the study of celestial bodies is called 'astronomy'. What does the root 'astro' mean?
study of life
study of stars
study of earth
study of water
William, Isla, and Liam are studying the behavior of human societies in their sociology class. They learned that the study of human societies is called 'sociology'. What does the root 'socio' mean?
study of animals
study of stars
study of society
study of water
