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WorksheetsGreek Latin Word Roots
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Knowing that the Greek root "poly" means multiple/many can help us determine the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The polyglot could speak French, Japanese, Arabic, and English.
Someone with many different college degrees
Someone with many nationalities
Someone born in many different countries
Someone who knows many languages
Knowing that the Greek root "phobia" means fear can help you determine the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: Darren had suffered from cynophobia ever since he was bitten by a Golden Retriever as a toddler, requiring him to get 35 stitches and undergo 2 reconstructive surgeries on his ear.
A fear of spiders
A fear of dogs
A love for dogs
A fear of toddlers
Knowing that the Latin root "cent" means 100 can help you determine the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The centipede crawled across the driveway, trying to make it to the grassy yard before a bird pecked it up as a midday snack.
100 seconds
100 pennies make 1 dollar
A mouse with 100 legs
A bug with 100 legs
Knowing that the Latin root "port" means to carry can help you determine the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The porter struggled to balance the 4 suitcases on top of each other as he walked them to the guest's room.
A person whose job it is to carry luggage
A machine that carries luggage
Something that is easy to carry
A ship that carries people from one destination to another
Knowing that the Latin root "scrip" means write can help you determine the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The scuba diver carefully studied the inscription on the compass he found in the shipwreck, hoping the chiseled name of the passenger would hold the clue needed to unlock the mystery of how the ship got to the bottom of the ocean in the first place.
To write a story about an adventure
A written request for medicine from a doctor
To write something with an ink pen
Carved writing in wood, metal, or stone
I bought a new telescope, so I can look at the stars. What does tele mean?
phone
far away
talk
close
What is the root word that means sound?
tele
phil
phon
sens
What is the root that means star?
ast
tele
mis
bio
What does the Latin root -ped mean?
two of something
feet/foot
to, towards
duplicates
What Latin root is in the following words?
pod
ped
podi
po
What Greek base does each word share?
chron
chrono
chroni
chro
Based on the sentence below, what do you think the Greek base -chron means?
I have a chronic cough.
You can't stop coughing
You will never stop coughing
limited amount of time
for now
Knowing that the Greek root 'bio' means life can help you determine the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The __biography__ of the famous scientist inspired many young readers to pursue careers in science.
A) A book about someone's life
B) A scientific study
C) A fictional story
D) A type of plant
Knowing that the Latin root 'dict' means to say can help you determine the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The __dictator__ gave a long speech to his followers.
A) A person who writes books
B) A person who speaks for others
C) A person who rules with total power
D) A person who listens to others
Knowing that the Greek root 'geo' means earth can help you determine the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The __geography__ class was excited to learn about the different continents and oceans.
A) The study of stars
B) The study of the earth's surface
C) The study of animals
D) The study of plants
