Greek and Latin Roots Quiz

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What does the Greek root 'auto' mean?

  • Self (correct)
  • Love
  • Small
  • Earth

Which of the following words is derived from the root 'bio'?

  • Microbe
  • Geography
  • Automobile
  • Biography (correct)

What is the meaning of the Greek root 'geo'?

  • Earth (correct)
  • Self
  • Small
  • Love

Which of the following is an example of a word using the root 'micro'?

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How can the root 'philo' be summarized?

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In which word does the root 'bio' appear, signifying life?

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Which root indicates a study related to very small entities?

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Geothermal energy is associated with which Greek root?

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What is the meaning of the Latin root 'ject'?

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Which word is an example of the root 'bene'?

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The root 'cent' is associated with which numerical value?

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What does the root 'man' relate to?

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Which of the following is a correct example of the root 'port'?

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What does the word 'eject' imply?

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What does the prefix 'chron' primarily refer to?

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Which example best illustrates the use of the root 'man'?

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Which term is associated with the root 'cent'?

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Which word exemplifies the meaning of 'photo'?

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What does 'tele' imply when used as a prefix?

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Which of the following terms is associated with 'phon'?

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'logos'?

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Which word suggests an ongoing process associated with 'chron'?

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Identify the term which is related to both light and the concept of making something visible.

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The word 'telephone' is an example of which prefix's meaning?

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What does the root 'dict' primarily relate to?

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Which word is NOT associated with the root 'scrib/script'?

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What is the meaning of the root 'spect'?

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Which of the following words is related to the concept of being able to hear?

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The term 'audience' is best defined as which of the following?

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Which of the following words is most closely associated with visual perception?

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What is the meaning of 'import' in relation to its root?

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Which of the following pairs is correctly matched to their meanings?

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Flashcards

chron

Relating to time.

philo

Relating to love or fondness.

photo

Relating to light.

phon

Relating to sound.

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tele

Relating to something far away.

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logos

Relating to reason, study, or word.

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Transport

To carry something from one place to another.

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Portable

Something that is easy to carry.

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Import

To bring something into a country.

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Scrib/Script

To write something down.

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Inspect

To look at something carefully.

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Spectator

A person who watches a performance or event.

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Aud

To hear something.

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Audible

Able to be heard.

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auto (self)

Meaning: Self, by oneself. Example Words: autograph, autonomous, automobile. Context/Tip: Think of "auto" as something that happens on its own or without help. Auto means "self"—so when you hear automobile, think of a car that moves by itself. You can also remember it because autograph is your own signature, something you do by yourself!

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bio (life)

Meaning: Life. Example Words: biology, biography, biohazard. Context/Tip: "Bio" is found in words related to life. You might know that biology is the study of living things, and biography is a story about someone's life. Visualizing a living organism or a person's story can help remember this root.

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geo (earth)

Meaning: Earth, ground. Example Words: geography, geology, geothermal. Context/Tip: "Geo" is easy to remember because we all live on Earth. If you’re learning about countries or continents, you’re studying geography. Geology is the study of the Earth’s materials. The root geo is also in geothermal, which relates to heat from the Earth’s core.

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micro (small)

Meaning: Small. Example Words: microscope, microbe, microsecond. Context/Tip: “Micro” refers to something very small. A microscope helps us see tiny things, and microbe refers to a very small organism. Think of “micro” as meaning something so small it’s hard to see with the naked eye.

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philo (love)

Meaning: Love. Example Words: philosophy, philanthropist, bibliophile. Context/Tip: This root is found in words related to love, wisdom or knowledge. A philosopher studies wisdom and knowledge.

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Teleport

The idea of moving something instantly across space.

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Psychology

The study of the mind and its processes.

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Biology

The study of life and living organisms.

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cent

Meaning: Hundred. Example Words: century, percent, centimeter. Context/Tip: If you think of "cent," you can associate it with the idea of 100. A century is 100 years, and percent is out of 100. It's easy to remember because "cent" sounds like "century," and both involve 100.

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ject

Meaning: Throw. Example Words: eject, project, inject. Context/Tip: "Ject" involves throwing or pushing something. To eject is to throw something out, and to inject is to push something in (like a needle). When you think of project, picture a projection, something that’s “thrown” out for others to see.

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man

Meaning: Hand. Example Words: manual, manipulate, manuscript. Context/Tip: Think of "man" whenever something is done with your hands. A manual is a guidebook you use by hand, and to manipulate is to handle something skillfully. Manuscript is a hand-written document.

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Study Notes

Greek Roots

  • auto (self): Meaning: Self, by oneself. Example words: autograph, autonomous, automobile. Context/Tip: Think of actions that happen independently.
  • bio (life): Meaning: Life. Example words: biology, biography, biohazard. Context/Tip: Related to living things and life processes.
  • chron (time): Meaning: Time. Example words: chronology, synchronize, chronic. Context/Tip: Words related to time and order of events.
  • geo (earth): Meaning: Earth, ground. Example words: geography, geology, geothermal. Context/Tip: Relates to the Earth, its study and materials.
  • micro (small): Meaning: Small. Example words: microscope, microbe, microsecond. Context/Tip: Relates to extremely small things or units of time.
  • philo (love): Meaning: Love, friendship. Example words: philosophy, philanthropy, bibliophile. Context/Tip: Relating to love or fondness, often for concepts or things.

Latin Roots

  • bene (good, well): Meaning: Good, well. Example words: benefit, benevolent, benefactor. Context/Tip: Relates to positive qualities or actions.
  • cent (hundred): Meaning: Hundred. Example words: century, percent, centimeter. Context/Tip: Refers to the number 100 or related measurements.
  • dict (speak, say): Meaning: Speak, say. Example words: dictionary, predict, dictate. Context/Tip: Relates to words, speaking, and conveying ideas.
  • ject (throw): Meaning: Throw. Example words: eject, project, inject. Context/Tip: Relates to actions involving throwing or projecting something.
  • man (hand): Meaning: Hand. Example words: manual, manipulate, manuscript. Context/Tip: Relates to actions or objects involving the hand.
  • port (carry): Meaning: Carry. Example words: transport, portable, import. Context/Tip: Relates to carrying or transporting something.

Other Roots

  • photo (light): Meaning: Light. Example words: photograph, photosynthesis, photon. Context/Tip: Relates to light, images, and seeing.
  • tele (far): Meaning: Far, distant. Example words: telephone, television, teleport. Context/Tip: Relates to distance and communication across space.
  • phon (sound): Meaning: Sound. Example words: telephone, symphony, phonics. Context/Tip: Relates to hearing and producing sound.
  • logos (word, study): Meaning: Word, reason, study. Example words: biology, psychology, logic. Context/Tip: Relates to the study of something, understanding ideas from words and reasoning.
  • scrib/script (write): Meaning: Write. Example words: scribe, inscription, describe. Context/Tip: Relates to writing, documentation and descriptions
  • spect (look, see): Meaning: Look, see. Example words: inspect, spectator, spectacle. Context/Tip: Relates to seeing, looking at attentively and understanding visual information
  • vid/vis (see): Meaning: See. Example words: video, visual, vision. Context/Tip: Relates to vision, seeing and visual information.
  • aud (hear): Meaning: Hear. Example words: auditory, audience, audible. Context/Tip: Related to hearing and understanding sound.

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