WorksheetsSpace-Themed Greek and Latin Roots
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 24mins
Using your knowledge of the root grav,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The doctor had a GRAVE expression on his face, which made us realize the situation was very intense.
a place where someone is buried
serious or important
happy or cheerful
quick or fast
Using your knowledge of the root grav,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The doctor GRAVELY shook his head, letting us know the patient’s condition was very concerning.
a place where someone is buried
serious or important
full of little rocks of gravel
quick or fast
Using your knowledge of the root grav,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The workers went on strike to express their GRIEVANCE about low pay and unsafe working conditions.
a complaint or a feeling of being treated unfairly
to grieve or cry when someone dies
excitement and joy
surprise and shock
Using your knowledge of the root grav,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The judge’s voice had so much GRAVITAS that people knew he was someone with authority and wisdom.
seriousness or dignity in the way someone speaks
a feeling of happiness and excitement
a loud and energetic way of speaking
a casual or relaxed way someone speaks
Using your knowledge of the root astro / aster,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
In the textbook, an ASTERISK next to a word means there is a definition or explanation at the bottom of the page.
a small star-shaped symbol used to give extra information
a type of punctuation used to end a sentence
a small picture or drawing used to decorate a page
a tool used to measure the distance between words
Using your knowledge of the root astro / aster,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
In her science class, Maria became fascinated with ASTRONOMY, especially when learning about planets, stars, and galaxies beyond Earth.
the study of weather and climate on Earth
the study of plants, animals, and living things
the study of space
the study of rocks and minerals
Using your knowledge of the root astro / aster,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
Lila reads her horoscope every day because she believes in ASTROLOGY.
the scientific study of planets, stars, and galaxies in space
the belief that the position of stars and planets can influence human lives
the use of tools to measure the distance between stars and planets
the study of Earth's weather
Using your knowledge of the root astro / aster,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
After eating at the fancy restaurant, we were shocked by the ASTRONOMICAL price of the bill.
extremely large (like the vastness of space)
related to the study of stars, planets, and space
small and unimportant in comparison to other things
something that moves quickly
Using your knowledge of the root astro / aster,
which of the following would be an ASTERISK?
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Using your knowledge of the root grav,
choose the meaning of GRAVIMETER.
a tool that measures the temperature in different places on Earth
a tool that measures the force of gravity in different places on Earth
Using your knowledge of the root astro,
choose the meaning of ASTROPHYSICS.
the application of the laws and theories of physics to stars and other celestial bodies
the application of the laws and theories of physics to land and the Earth
Using your knowledge of the root terra,
choose the meaning of TERRACE.
a flat, step-like area of land often found on the side of hills or mountains
a flat expanse of open sky where there are thousands of stars or comets
Using your knowledge of the root terra,
choose the meaning of TERRAQUEOS.
consisting of both sky and water
consisting of both land and water
consisting of both stars and water
Using your knowledge of the root terra,
choose the meaning of TERRARIUM.
a small, enclosed glass box designed to mimic the natural environment of Earth
a small, enclosed glass box designed to mimic the natural environment of the sky
a small, enclosed glass box designed to mimic the natural environment of weighty or heaviness
Using your knowledge of the root terra,
choose the meaning of SETERRA.
an educational game about geography and the Earth
an educational game about the stars and outer space
Using your knowledge of the root astro,
choose the meaning of ASTROPHOBIA.
the irrational fear of fear of the stars, outer space, and the night sky
the irrational fear of fear of land and the Earth
The root (a) means heavy or weighty.
The root (a) means earth or land.
Which root means heavy or weighty?
grav
terra
astro / aster
Which root means star or heavenly body?
grav
terra
astro / aster
Which root means land or earth?
grav
terra
astro / aster
Using your knowledge of the root terra,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The TERRAIN of the hiking trail was rocky and uneven, making it a challenging trek.
the surface features of a piece of land
the type of plants and animals found in a region
the temperature of a specific location
the weather conditions in a specific area
Using your knowledge of the root terra, choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The archaeologists were excited to discover ancient artifacts buried in the TERRACOTTA pots.
a type of fabric used for making pottery
a type of metal used for making pottery
a type of clay used for making pottery
Using your knowledge of the roots terra, astro/aster, and grav
which of the following words relates to land or earth?
gravity
asteroid
astronaut
terrestrial
Using your knowledge of the roots terra, astro/aster, and grav
which of the following words means a person who travels to space?
terrestrial
astronaut
terrace
gravity
Using your knowledge of the root terra,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The Lousiana TERRITORY was vast and unexplored, filled with diverse landscapes and wildlife.
a type of plant found in a specific region
a type of rock formation
a specific area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state
the climate conditions of a particular area
Using your knowledge of the root terra,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The wolf growled at the other animals that came near its den, showing TERRITORIAL behavior.
wanting to share space with others
protecting or defending one's own area or land
having the ability to move quickly from place to place
related to living in large groups with other animals
Using your knowledge of the root terra,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The documentary explored both TERRESTRIAL and aquatic ecosystems, showing how land and water habitats support different types of life.
related to land
related to water
related to space
related to the sky
Using your knowledge of the root terra,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
Scientists are researching how to TERRAFORM Mars, finding ways to make the planet more like Earth so humans could live there.
to explore the surface of a planet
to change a planet's environment to make it suitable for life
to build spaceships for traveling to other planets
to study the stars and galaxies
Using your knowledge of the root terra,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The archaeologists discovered a SUBTERRANEAN tunnel under the ancient city, which was used for secret passages and hidden chambers.
located in the sky above the city
located beneath the surface of the Earth
located on the top of a mountain
located in the center of the city
Using your knowledge of the root grav,
choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.
The GRAVITY of the situation was not lost on anyone in the room.
a feeling of lightness and joy
the speed at which something moves
seriousness or importance
the force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth
What does the root GRAV mean?
heavy, weighty
star, heavenly body
earth, land
What does the root TERRA mean?
heavy, weighty
star, heavenly body
earth, land
What does the root ASTRO / ASTER mean?
heavy, weighty
star, heavenly body
earth, land
The root GRAV means heavy or (a) .
The root GRAV means weighty or (a) .
The root TERRA means earth or (a) .
The root TERRA means land or (a) .
The root ASTER / ASTRO means heavenly body or (a) .
In ancient times, people believed that the position and movement of stars and planets influenced human fate. Therefore, a DISASTER was caused by ...
an unfavorable alignment of celestial bodies / a "bad star" moment
a favorable alignment of celestial bodies / a "good star" moment
when the Earth or land itself caused problems for people
