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Questions and Answers
Which word means 'sound' and contains the root 'phon'?
Which word means 'sound' and contains the root 'phon'?
- Visual
- Telephone (correct)
- Aqua
- Audible
What does the root 'aqua' refer to?
What does the root 'aqua' refer to?
- Air
- Water (correct)
- Land
- Fire
Which word relates to vision and contains the root 'vis' or 'vid'?
Which word relates to vision and contains the root 'vis' or 'vid'?
- Hydrant
- Videographer (correct)
- Audio
- Aquarium
Which word includes the root 'hydr' and refers to a device to provide water?
Which word includes the root 'hydr' and refers to a device to provide water?
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What does the root 'mar' or 'mer' refer to?
What does the root 'mar' or 'mer' refer to?
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Study Notes
Latin and Greek Roots Quiz Overview
- Focuses on understanding Latin and Greek roots commonly found in English words.
- Relevant roots include phon, audi, vis/vid, aqua, hydr, and mar/mer.
- Aims to enhance vocabulary and comprehension skills for 5th-grade students.
Key Roots and Their Meanings
- Phon means sound
- Example words: telephone, symphony, microphone
- Audi indicates hearing
- Example words: audio, audience, auditory
- Vis/Vid relates to sight
- Example words: vision, video, visible
- Aqua pertains to water
- Example words: aquarium, aquatic, aqueduct
- Hydr also means water
- Example words: hydrogen, dehydrate, hydration
- Mar/Mer refers to the sea
- Example words: maritime, mermaid, marine
Purpose of the Quiz
- To test knowledge of vocabulary derived from these roots.
- To encourage students to recognize and understand the meaning of complex words by breaking down their roots.
- To prepare students for higher-level language concepts and enhance their word-building skills.
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Test your knowledge of Latin and Greek roots with this engaging quiz designed for 5th graders. Explore common words that utilize the roots phon, audi, vis/vid, aqua, hydr, and mar/mer. Enhance your vocabulary while learning the meaning behind these essential components of the English language.
