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WorksheetsGreek and Latin Roots S1
Total questions: 129
Worksheet time: 43mins
What does the root "aqua" mean?
air
earth
fire
water
In the sentence "The aquarium was filled with colorful tropical fish," the word "aquarium" most likely means:
a type of boat
a water garden
a fire pit
a tank for keeping fish in water
Which word is built using the root "aqua"?
airplane
telephone
automobile
aqueduct
The root "audi" means:
to see
to touch
to smell
to hear
"The auditorium was packed for the concert." In this sentence, "auditorium" refers to:
a kitchen
a bedroom
a garage
a place where people gather to listen
Breaking down the word "audiovisual," which parts mean "hear" and "see"?
auto and visual
aud and visual
audio and vis
audi and visual
What does the root "biblio" mean?
life
time
earth
book
"She was a bibliophile who owned thousands of volumes." A bibliophile is someone who:
hates reading
writes stories
sells newspapers
loves books
The word "bibliography" is constructed from:
biblio + graphy (writing about books)
bio + graphy
bible + graphy
biblio + graphy
The root "bio" means:
death
machine
stone
life
"The marine biologist studied ocean creatures." In this context, a biologist is someone who:
fixes machines
paints pictures
teaches math
studies living things
Which word contains the root meaning "life"?
telephone
photograph
automobile
biography
What does "chron" mean?
place
sound
color
time
"The events were listed in chronological order." This means they were arranged:
by importance
alphabetically
by size
by time sequence
The word "synchronize" means to:
separate things
color things
break things
make things happen at the same time
The root "crat" means:
to break
to build
to sing
to rule
"She believed in democratic principles." Democratic relates to:
money
art
science
rule by the people
An autocrat is:
a car mechanic
a book writer
a music teacher
a person who rules alone
The prefix "de" typically means:
with
above
before
away from/down
"The building was demolished last year." Demolished means:
painted
cleaned
repaired
torn down
Which word uses "de" to show removal or reversal?
prehistoric
submarine
telephone
dehydrate
What does "dem" mean?
god
time
water
people
"The epidemic affected the entire population." An epidemic involves:
one person
animals only
plants only
many people
Democracy literally means:
rule by kings
rule by priests
rule by the wealthy
rule by the people
The root "dict" means:
to break
to build
to run
to say/speak
"The dictator's edict was final." An edict is:
a question
a song
a painting
an official statement
A contradiction involves:
agreeing with someone
helping someone
teaching someone
saying the opposite
The prefix "dis" means:
with
above
together
not/apart
"There was disagreement about the new policy." Disagreement means:
total support
partial support
no opinion
lack of agreement
Which word shows the "dis" prefix meaning "not" or "opposite"?
transport
telephone
submarine
disapprove
What does "duc" mean?
to break
to see
to hear
to lead
"The aqueduct carried water to the city." An aqueduct:
stops water
heats water
cleans water
leads/carries water
An orchestra conductor:
plays violin
sells tickets
cleans instruments
leads the musicians
The prefix "fore" means:
after
below
beside
before
"The weather forecast predicted rain." A forecast tells you:
what happened yesterday
what is happening now
what happened last week
what will happen in the future
Your forearm is:
your back arm
your upper arm
your whole arm
the part of your arm before the elbow
The root "frag" means:
to build
to paint
to sing
to break
"The vase was fragile and broke easily." Fragile means:
very strong
very heavy
very colorful
easily broken
A fragment is:
a whole piece
a large piece
a heavy piece
a broken piece
What does "fug" mean?
to stay
to build
to sing
to flee
" mean?
to stay
to build
to sing
to flee
"The refugee sought safety in another country." A refugee is someone who:
visits for vacation
works temporarily
studies abroad
flees for safety
A fugitive is someone who:
helps others
teaches children
builds houses
runs away from law
The root "gen" means:
death
water
sound
birth/origin
"Each generation has its own challenges." A generation refers to:
a single person
a type of machine
a kind of building
people born around the same time
Genetics is the study of:
rocks
weather
music
inherited traits
What does "geo" mean?
water
air
fire
earth
"She studied geography in school." Geography is the study of:
animals
plants
numbers
earth's features
A geologist studies:
stars
animals
weather
rocks and earth
The root "gram" means:
to speak
to see
to hear
to write
"She sent a telegram to her family." A telegram is:
a phone call
a letter
a package
a written message sent electronically
Grammar refers to:
speaking loudly
reading quickly
listening carefully
rules for writing and speaking
What does "graph" mean?
to speak
to hear
to see
to write
"The paragraph was well-written." A paragraph is:
a single word
a single letter
a title only
a section of writing
An autograph is:
a photograph
a telephone
a telescope
a person's own signature
The prefixes "in," "im," "il," and "ir" typically mean:
with
above
before
not
"His behavior was inappropriate for the occasion." Inappropriate means:
very suitable
somewhat suitable
perfectly suitable
not suitable
Something impossible is:
very easy
somewhat difficult
challenging but doable
not able to be done
The prefix "inter" means:
above
below
after
between
"The international conference included many countries." International means:
within one city
within one state
within one country
between nations
An intermission is:
the beginning of a show
the end of a show
the main part of a show
a break between parts of a show
The roots "jud," "jur," and "jus" relate to:
medicine
music
art
law/justice
"The judge made a fair decision." A judge:
teaches students
fixes cars
grows plants
decides legal matters
A jury is a group of people who:
perform music
play sports
cook food
decide court cases
What does "luc" mean?
sound
water
earth
light
"Her explanation was very lucid." Lucid means:
confusing
boring
long
clear
To elucidate means to:
make darker
make quieter
make smaller
make clear
The root "man" means:
woman
child
animal
hand
"She had good manual dexterity." Manual refers to:
mental ability
foot coordination
eye movement
hand skill
To manufacture means to:
destroy by machine
transport by truck
design by computer
make by hand or machine
The roots "miss" and "mit" mean:
to stay
to break
to build
to send
"She was on a mission to help others." A mission is:
a vacation
a hobby
a game
a task someone is sent to do
To transmit means to:
receive something
keep something
hide something
send something across
What does "narr" mean?
to sing
to dance
to paint
to tell
"The narrator told the story beautifully." A narrator is someone who:
listens to stories
writes stories
reads stories silently
tells stories aloud
A narrative is:
a question
a command
a list
a story
The root "nav" means:
to walk
to fly
to crawl
to sail
"The ship's navigator plotted the course." A navigator:
repairs the engine
serves food
entertains passengers
guides the ship's direction
Navigation involves:
cooking
cleaning
singing
finding one's way
The prefix "non" means:
with
very
some
not
"The material was nonfiction." Nonfiction refers to:
very long stories
very short stories
made-up stories
true, factual writing
What does "numer" mean?
letter
word
sentence
number
"The numerous problems required attention." Numerous means:
few
some
no
many
To enumerate means to:
subtract numbers
multiply numbers
divide numbers
count or list numbers
The root "omni" means:
some
few
none
all
"The narrator seemed omniscient." Omniscient means:
knowing nothing
knowing little
knowing some things
knowing everything
An omnivore eats:
only plants
only meat
only fish
both plants and meat
What does "path" mean?
joy
anger
fear
feeling
"She felt empathy for the lost child." Empathy is:
anger toward someone
fear of someone
dislike of someone
understanding someone's feelings
Pathology is the study of:
happiness
success
wealth
disease
The roots "ped" and "pod" mean:
hand
head
arm
foot
"The pedestrian crossed the street safely." A pedestrian is someone who:
drives a car
rides a bike
flies a plane
walks on foot
A podiatrist is a doctor who treats:
eyes
ears
hands
feet
What does "phon" mean?
light
heat
smell
sound
"She spoke into the microphone." A microphone:
makes sounds quieter
changes sound color
stops sound completely
makes sounds louder
Phonics helps children learn:
math skills
art techniques
science facts
letter sounds
The root "photo" means:
sound
heat
smell
light
"Photography was her favorite hobby." Photography involves:
making music
writing stories
painting pictures
taking pictures with light
Photosynthesis is how plants use:
water only
air only
soil only
light to make food
What does "phys" mean?
mind
spirit
emotion
body/nature
"He needed physical therapy after the injury." Physical refers to:
mental health
emotional health
spiritual health
bodily health
A physician is a doctor who treats:
only mental illness
only emotional problems
only spiritual issues
physical ailments
The root "port" means:
to break
to build
to sing
to carry
"The laptop was very portable." Portable means:
very expensive
very colorful
very loud
easy to carry
To transport means to:
destroy something
repair something
hide something
carry something from place to place
The prefix "un" means:
with
very
again
not
"The instructions were unclear." Unclear means:
very clear
somewhat clear
perfectly clear
not clear
To undo something means to:
do it again
do it better
do it faster
reverse what was done
What does "psych" mean?
body
spirit
emotion
mind
"She saw a psychologist for help." A psychologist studies:
physical health
plant growth
weather patterns
mental processes
Psychology is the study of:
rocks
plants
animals
the mind and behavior
The prefix "re" typically means:
not
before
under
again
"Please review your answers." Review means to:
ignore completely
change drastically
forget entirely
look at again
To rebuild means to:
destroy completely
leave unchanged
move elsewhere
build again
What does "sci" mean?
to hear
to see
to feel
to know
"Scientific research requires careful observation." Scientific relates to:
guessing
believing
hoping
knowing through study
Conscience refers to your inner:
strength
beauty
wealth
knowledge of right and wrong
The root "strict" means:
loose
soft
free
tight/bind
"The teacher had strict rules." Strict means:
very relaxed
somewhat relaxed
no rules
demanding exact obedience
To constrict means to:
expand something
color something
heat something
squeeze tightly
The prefix "super" means:
under
beside
equal
above
"She did superior work on the project." Superior means:
below average
average
slightly above average
better than others
A supervisor is someone who:
works alone
works below others
works equal to others
oversees others' work
What does "therm" mean?
cold
light
sound
heat
"The thermostat controlled the temperature." A thermostat:
measures light
measures sound
measures weight
regulates heat
Thermal energy is:
light energy
sound energy
electrical energy
heat energy
The prefix "trans" means:
under
beside
within
across
"The transparent glass was crystal clear." Transparent means:
very thick
very dark
very heavy
able to see through
To translate means to:
speak loudly
write quickly
read slowly
change from one language to another
