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WorksheetsGreek root words
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 20mins
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Class
Date
1.
The Greek root psych, as in the word psychology, relates to what?
a)
The mind
b)
The body
c)
The stars
d)
The earth
2.
Match each Greek root to its correct meaning.
a)
tele
1.
far, distant
b)
phon
2.
sound, voice
c)
graph
3.
to write or draw
3.
Sort these words based on whether their Greek root means 'life' (bio) or 'earth' (geo).
Categorize the following
biology
geography
biography
geology
antibiotic
geode
Related to Life (bio)
Related to Earth (geo)
4.
My grandpa's old camera needed a flash for every picture because it wasn't good at capturing light. Based on the root photo, what does photograph literally mean?
a)
written with light
b)
drawn from far away
c)
a self-portrait
d)
a life story
5.
Match each word, which contains the Greek root for 'time,' to the sentence that best shows its meaning.
a)
chronological
1.
Please list the historical events in the order they happened.
b)
synchronize
2.
Let's set our watches to the exact same time.
c)
chronic
3.
Her coughing was a long-lasting problem that wouldn't go away.
6.
A student who shows no emotion or interest during a class discussion could be described as apathetic. This word contains the Greek root path, meaning 'feeling.' Based on the context, what does the prefix a- most likely mean?
a)
with
b)
against
c)
without
d)
before
7.
Sort these words based on the sense their Greek root relates to: 'sight' (scope) or 'sound' (phon).
Categorize the following
telescope
symphony
microscope
telephone
periscope
cacophony
Related to Sight (scope)
Related to Sound (phon)
8.
A scientist used a special suit to work near a volcano. The suit was designed to handle extreme heat. Which word best describes her suit?
a)
hydro-resistant
b)
geothermal
c)
thermostable
d)
chronometer
9.
Match each Greek root to its definition.
a)
astr
1.
star
b)
dem
2.
people
c)
dynam
3.
power
d)
poly
4.
many
10.
To fix his car, my dad needed to repair a part that used pressurized liquids to work. Which system did he need to fix?
a)
the hydraulic system
b)
the dynamic system
c)
the automatic system
d)
the thermal system
11.
Match each word to its closest synonym.
a)
biography
1.
life story
b)
monologue
2.
solo speech
c)
autograph
3.
signature
d)
telegram
4.
distant message
12.
Sort these words into two groups: words containing a root for 'one' (mono) and words containing a root for 'many' (poly).
Categorize the following
monopoly
polygon
monotone
polysyllabic
monorail
One (mono)
Many (poly)
13.
A person known for making generous donations to support human welfare is called a philanthropist. This word combines the Greek root anthro, meaning 'mankind,' with the root phil. What is the most likely meaning of the root phil?
a)
love
b)
money
c)
wisdom
d)
give
14.
The Greek suffix -logy means 'the study of.' Match each '-logy' word to the primary Greek root that defines its field of study.
a)
Psychology
1.
psych (mind)
b)
Geology
2.
geo (Earth)
c)
Biology
3.
bio (life)
d)
Chronology
4.
chron (time)
15.
A new fitness tracker is advertised as having a feature that measures your heart rate. Based on your knowledge of Greek roots, what would this feature most likely be called?
a)
Cardiometer
b)
Geometer
c)
Thermometer
d)
Chronometer
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