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Roots: Therm, Tempo, Hydra

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

Which word most likely contains the root therm-?

a)

Temporary

b)

Thermostat

c)

Hydration

d)

Uptempo

2.

Select all words that are linked to the root tempo-.

a)

Temporary

b)

Uptempo

c)

Thermometer

d)

Hydrophobia

3.

Which pair correctly matches a root to its meaning?

a)

Hydra- means heat

b)

Therm- means time

c)

Tempo- means water

d)

Hydra- means water

4.

A device that measures heat is called a thermometer. Which root in this word signals that meaning?

a)

Tempo- for time

b)

Therm- for heat

c)

Hydra- for water

d)

Meter- for music

5.

A device that measures heat is called a thermometer. Which root in this word signals that meaning?

a)

Tempo- for time

b)

Therm- for heat

c)

Hydra- for water

d)

Meter- for music

6.

Which words are best grouped with hydra- based on meaning?

a)

Hydration

b)

Hydrophobia

c)

Thermostat

d)

Temporary

7.

You want the room to stay warm without getting too hot. Which tool name with a root fits this job?

a)

Thermostat to regulate heat

b)

Temporary to limit time

c)

Hydration to add water

d)

Uptempo to speed music

8.

What word means a tool to control the temperature?

a)

thermostat

b)

hydrate

c)

temporary

9.

What word means means a spout to draw water from?

a)

thermostat

b)

hydrant

c)

temporary

10.

What word means means for a limited time period?

a)

thermostat

b)

hydrant

c)

temporary

11.

Which word means to add water to something?

a)

Hydrate

b)

Temporary

c)

Thermostat

12.

What does the root 'tempo-' refer to?

a)

Water

b)

Time

c)

Heat

13.

Which device would you use to measure temperature?

a)

Thermometer

b)

Hydrant

c)

Tempo

14.

Which word uses the root 'hydra-' to mean water?

a)

Hydrant

b)

Temporary

c)

Thermostat

15.

What does the root 'therm-' in 'thermometer' tell you about the device?

a)

It measures time

b)

It measures heat

c)

It adds water

16.

Which word is related to controlling temperature?

a)

Thermostat

b)

Hydrate

c)

Tempo