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What does the Greek root 'auto' mean?
What does the Greek root 'auto' mean?
Which of the following words is derived from the root 'bio'?
Which of the following words is derived from the root 'bio'?
What is the meaning of the Greek root 'geo'?
What is the meaning of the Greek root 'geo'?
Which of the following is an example of a word using the root 'micro'?
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?
How can the root 'philo' be summarized?
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In which word does the root 'bio' appear, signifying life?
In which word does the root 'bio' appear, signifying life?
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Which root indicates a study related to very small entities?
Which root indicates a study related to very small entities?
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Geothermal energy is associated with which Greek root?
Geothermal energy is associated with which Greek root?
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What is the meaning of the Latin root 'ject'?
What is the meaning of the Latin root 'ject'?
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Which word is an example of the root 'bene'?
Which word is an example of the root 'bene'?
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The root 'cent' is associated with which numerical value?
The root 'cent' is associated with which numerical value?
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What does the root 'man' relate to?
What does the root 'man' relate to?
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Which of the following is a correct example of the root 'port'?
Which of the following is a correct example of the root 'port'?
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What does the word 'eject' imply?
What does the word 'eject' imply?
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What does the prefix 'chron' primarily refer to?
What does the prefix 'chron' primarily refer to?
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Which example best illustrates the use of the root 'man'?
Which example best illustrates the use of the root 'man'?
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Which term is associated with the root 'cent'?
Which term is associated with the root 'cent'?
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Which word exemplifies the meaning of 'photo'?
Which word exemplifies the meaning of 'photo'?
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What does 'tele' imply when used as a prefix?
What does 'tele' imply when used as a prefix?
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Which of the following terms is associated with 'phon'?
Which of the following terms is associated with 'phon'?
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'logos'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'logos'?
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Which word suggests an ongoing process associated with 'chron'?
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.
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?
The word 'telephone' is an example of which prefix's meaning?
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What does the root 'dict' primarily relate to?
What does the root 'dict' primarily relate to?
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Which word is NOT associated with the root 'scrib/script'?
Which word is NOT associated with the root 'scrib/script'?
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What is the meaning of the root 'spect'?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched to their meanings?
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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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Test your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots with this quiz. You'll explore meanings and examples of various roots that form the basis of many English words. Ideal for students looking to enhance their vocabulary and understanding of word origins.
