Greek and Latin Roots Quiz

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Match the following Greek prefixes with their meanings:

chron = Time philo = Love, friendship photo = Light phon = Sound

Match the following Greek prefixes with their example words:

chron = chronology philo = philanthropy photo = photosynthesis phon = phonics

Match the example words with their respective Greek prefixes:

telephone = tele biography = bio psychology = logos synchronize = chron

Match the Greek prefix with its context or tip:

chron = The word chron comes up in any word that has to do with time. philo = If you love something, you might be a philanthropist. photo = Think of light or pictures when you see 'photo'. phon = Think of 'phon' whenever you hear or make sound. Signup and view all the answers

Match the Greek roots with their meanings:

auto = Self, by oneself bio = Life geo = Earth, ground philo = Love Signup and view all the answers

Match the definitions with the Greek prefixes:

tele = Far, distant log = Word, reason, study chron = Ongoing for a long period photo = Process involving light Signup and view all the answers

Match the Greek roots with their example words:

auto = autograph, autonomous, automobile bio = biology, biography, biohazard geo = geography, geology, geothermal philo = philosophy, philanthropist, bibliophile Signup and view all the answers

Match the prefixes with their English derivatives:

chron = chronic photo = photon tele = teleport phon = symphony Signup and view all the answers

Match the related concepts with their prefixes:

log = Study of something photo = Image taken with light phon = Learning to read by sounds tele = Seeing things from a distance Signup and view all the answers

Match the Greek roots with their context/tip:

auto = Think of 'auto' as something that happens on its own bio = Visualizing a living organism can help remember this root geo = Think about Earth when studying landforms or materials philo = Connect with love in relationships and friendships Signup and view all the answers

Match the prefixes with their contextual hints:

chron = The order of events in time photo = Plants use light to make food tele = Talking to someone far away phon = Performance of many sounds Signup and view all the answers

Match the Greek roots with their respective domains of study:

auto = Automotive Engineering bio = Biology geo = Geology philo = Ethics Signup and view all the answers

Match the prefix with its specific field of study or application:

chron = History or events philo = Charity or love for humanity photo = Biology related to light phon = Music or language studies Signup and view all the answers

Match the Greek roots with their size association:

auto = Variable size bio = Variable size geo = Large micro = Small Signup and view all the answers

Match the Greek roots with their derived word context:

bio = Study of living organisms geo = Study of Earth auto = Functioning independently micro = Invisibility to the naked eye Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their Greek root pair:

geothermal = geo microbe = micro philanthropy = philo biography = bio Signup and view all the answers

Match the Greek roots with something they are commonly associated with:

auto = Cars and machinery bio = Living organisms geo = Map making micro = Laboratory equipment Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Greek roots with their possible fields of application:

geo = Environmental science bio = Healthcare auto = Transportation micro = Nanotechnology Signup and view all the answers

Match the following prefixes with their meanings:

dict = Speak, say scrib/script = Write aud = Hear spect = Look, see Signup and view all the answers

Match the example words with their corresponding prefixes:

transport = port auditory = aud inspect = spect video = vid Signup and view all the answers

Match the context tips with their prefixes:

Think of 'dict' as connected to speaking = dict Visualizing speaking or writing will help you = scrib/script Whenever you think of aud, think of hearing = aud Whenever you look at something, you'll see spect = spect Signup and view all the answers

Match the meanings with the prefixes:

To carry goods from one place to another = port The ability to see = vid A group of people who listen = aud Something amazing to look at = spect Signup and view all the answers

Match the words to their descriptions:

describe = To write or speak about something in detail audible = You can hear it inscription = Something written usually on stone vision = The ability to see Signup and view all the answers

Match the prefixes with their example words:

scrib/script = scribe aud = audience vid/vis = visual dict = predict Signup and view all the answers

Match the prefixes with actions associated with them:

dict = To say what you think will happen scrib/script = To make writing aud = To hear something spect = To examine closely Signup and view all the answers

Match the contexts with their respective prefixes:

You look up words in a place = dict Anything related to sight = vid Usually associated with a show or game = spect Anything that is easy to carry = port Signup and view all the answers

Match the prefixes with their related terms:

predict = dict audible = aud spectacle = spect video = vid Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Latin roots with their meanings:

bene = Good, well cent = Hundred man = Hand port = Carry Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Latin roots with their example words:

ject = eject, project, inject bene = benefit, benevolent, benefactor cent = century, percent, centimeter man = manual, manipulate, manuscript Signup and view all the answers

Match the following example words with their corresponding Latin roots:

benefactor = bene century = cent manuscript = man injection = ject Signup and view all the answers

Match the following contexts/tips with their corresponding Latin roots:

'Bene' is related to things that are good or positive. = bene Think of 'cent' whenever you think of 100. = cent A manual is a guidebook you use by hand. = man 'Ject' involves throwing or pushing something. = ject Signup and view all the answers

Match the following example words with the correct definitions:

eject = To throw something out manipulate = To handle something skillfully centimeter = A measure of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter benefit = Something that is good or advantageous Signup and view all the answers

Match the following definitions with their corresponding Latin roots:

Meaning: Good, well = bene Meaning: Throw = ject Meaning: Hundred = cent Meaning: Carry = port Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their related Latin roots:

Positive assistance = bene A century is 100 years = cent Actions done by hand = man Transporting something = port Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their appropriate Latin origins:

inject = ject manual = man percent = cent transport = port Signup and view all the answers

Match the following pairs of items with the correct root associations:

project = Something that’s ‘thrown’ out for others to see manuscript = A hand-written document benefactor = Someone who gives charitable help centimeter = A unit of measure based on 100 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Greek Roots

auto (self): Meaning: Self, by oneself. Examples: autograph, autonomous, automobile. Think of "auto" as something that happens on its own, without help.
bio (life): Meaning: Life. Examples: biology, biography, biohazard. "Bio" is found in words related to life.
chron (time): Meaning: Time. Examples: chronology, synchronize, chronic. Chron comes up in any word dealing with time.
geo (earth): Meaning: Earth, ground. Examples: geography, geology, geothermal. Relates to the Earth and its materials.
micro (small): Meaning: Small. Examples: microscope, microbe, microsecond. Relates to very small things.
philo (love): Meaning: Love, friendship. Examples: philosophy, philanthropy, bibliophile. Relates to love or fondness for something.

Latin Roots

bene (good, well): Meaning: Good, well. Examples: benefit, benevolent, benefactor. Related to positive things.
cent (hundred): Meaning: Hundred. Examples: century, percent, centimeter. Relates to the number 100. "Cent" and "century" share a similar pronunciation and idea.
dict (speak, say): Meaning: Speak, say. Examples: dictionary, predict, dictate. Related to speaking and telling.
ject (throw): Meaning: Throw. Examples: eject, project, inject. Involves pushing or throwing something.
man (hand): Meaning: Hand. Examples: manual, manipulate, manuscript. Related to things done with the hands.
port (carry): Meaning: Carry. Examples: transport, portable, import. Anything that is carried or moved.

Other Roots

photo (light): Meaning: Light. Examples: photograph, photosynthesis, photon. Whenever you see "photo," think of light or pictures.
tele (far): Meaning: Far, distant. Examples: telephone, television, teleport. Things that are far away.
phon (sound): Meaning: Sound. Examples: telephone, symphony, phonics. Involves hearing or making sounds.
logos (word, study): Meaning: Word, reason, study. Examples: biology, psychology, logic. Relates to studying something, the reason, or a concept.
scrib/script (write): Meaning: Write. Examples: scribe, inscription, describe. Relates to writing something.
spect (look, see): Meaning: Look, see. Examples: inspect, spectator, spectacle. Related to looking at or seeing something.
vid/vis (see): Meaning: See. Examples: video, visual, vision. Relates to anything dealing with sight or viewing.
aud (hear): Meaning: Hear. Examples: auditory, audience, audible. Relates to hearing something or listening.

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Test your knowledge on Greek and Latin roots with this engaging quiz. Explore meanings and examples of each root to strengthen your vocabulary and understanding of word origins. Perfect for students looking to enhance their language skills.