Greek Roots Quiz

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Match the following roots with their meanings:

dict = Write scrib/script = Hear aud = Look, see spect = Speak, say

Match the following words with their corresponding roots:

auditory = aud scribe = dict spectacle = spect video = vid/vis

Match the following example words with their respective contexts:

portable = speak, say audible = hear describe = write inspect = look, see

Match the roots with their example words:

vid/vis = audience aud = inscription spect = prediction dict = transport Signup and view all the answers

Match the roots with their correct definitions:

scrib/script = To carry aud = To speak spect = To hear vid/vis = To look, see Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their related roots:

transport = dict auditory = spect video = scrib/script spectacle = vid/vis Signup and view all the answers

Match the meanings to their corresponding roots:

dict = Anything that you carry vid/vis = Look, see aud = Speak, say scrib/script = To hear Signup and view all the answers

Match the example words to their correct categories:

predict = scrib/script audible = aud spectator = spect visual = vid/vis Signup and view all the answers

Match the roots to their common tips:

aud = Think of hearing scrib/script = Think of writing dict = Think of speaking spect = Think of looking at something Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Greek roots with their meanings:

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

Match the following Greek roots with their example words:

micro = microscope, microbe bio = biology, biography geo = geography, geology auto = autograph, automobile Signup and view all the answers

Match the following meanings with their corresponding Greek roots:

micro = Small geo = Earth, ground bio = Life philo = Love Signup and view all the answers

Match the Greek roots with their context or tip:

geo = Remember it because we all live on Earth bio = Visualizing a living organism can help remember this root auto = Think of something that happens on its own micro = Refers to something very small Signup and view all the answers

Match the example words with their Greek roots:

autograph = auto geothermal = geo biography = bio microsecond = micro Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Greek roots with their usage:

auto = Used in words like automobile bio = Used in words related to living things geo = Used when studying countries or continents micro = Used in terms discussing small organisms Signup and view all the answers

Match the Greek roots with their association:

philo = Association with love auto = Association with self bio = Association with life studies geo = Association with Earth studies Signup and view all the answers

Match the following example phrases with their corresponding Greek roots:

geology = geo autonomous = auto biohazard = bio microbial = micro Signup and view all the answers

Match the Greek roots with their descriptive usage:

bio = Study of living things geo = Study of Earth's materials micro = Tools for viewing tiny entities auto = Things acting on their own Signup and view all the answers

Match the Latin root 'ject' with its related example word:

ject = project cent = centimeter bene = benefactor man = manual Signup and view all the answers

Match the following example words with their corresponding Latin roots:

eject = ject century = cent manipulate = man benefit = bene Signup and view all the answers

Match the Latin root 'cent' with its context/tip:

cent = Related to 100 ject = Involves throwing bene = Related to positive things man = Relates to actions by hand Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roots with example words that convey the action:

ject = inject cent = percent man = manuscript bene = benevolent Signup and view all the answers

Match the Latin root 'man' with its meaning:

man = Hand ject = Throw cent = Hundred bene = Good, well Signup and view all the answers

Match the example word to its meaning related to the Latin root 'bene':

benevolent = Kind or generous benefactor = Giver of help benefit = Advantage or profit bent = Not applicable Signup and view all the answers

Match the following pairs of Latin roots with their context/tip:

ject = Involves throwing or pushing cent = Think of 100 bene = Good or positive things man = Done with hands Signup and view all the answers

Match the Latin roots with their example words that reflect their meanings:

ject = project bene = beneficial cent = centennial man = manufacture Signup and view all the answers

Match the following prefixes/suffixes with their meanings:

chron = Time philo = Love, friendship photo = Light phon = Sound Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their relevant context or usage:

chronology = Order of events in time philanthropy = Love for helping others photosynthesis = Process by which plants use light symphony = Musical performance of many sounds Signup and view all the answers

Match the following prefixes with their example words:

tele = teleport log = psychology photo = photograph phon = telephone Signup and view all the answers

Match the following examples with their respective prefixes:

bibliophile = philo synchronize = chron television = tele logic = logos Signup and view all the answers

Match the following context tips with their terms:

If you love something, you might be a... = philanthropist To read by sounds is called... = phonics Light taken with a camera is a... = photograph Study of the mind is called... = psychology Signup and view all the answers

Match the following example words with their meanings:

chronically = Ongoing for a long period philosophy = Study of wisdom teleportation = Distance movement photosynthesis = Plant light utilization Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

chron = Relating to time philo = Relating to love or fondness tele = Relating to distance logos = Relating to study or reason Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts to related terms:

telephone = Allows hearing someone far away television = Viewing from a distance synchronize = Happen at the same time biography = Study of life events Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Greek Roots

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.
bio (life): Meaning: life. Example words: biology, biography, biohazard. Context/Tip: Words related to life contain "bio".
chron (time): Meaning: time. Example words: chronology, synchronize, chronic. Context/Tip: The word chron is associated with time.
geo (earth): Meaning: earth, ground. Example words: geography, geology, geothermal. Context/Tip: "Geo" is easily remembered because we live on Earth
micro (small): Meaning: small. Example words: microscope, microbe, microsecond. Context/Tip: "Micro" refers to small things.
philo (love): Meaning: love, friendship. Example words: philosophy, philanthropy, bibliophile. Context/Tip: If you love something, you might be a philanthropist (someone who loves to help others) or a bibliophile (someone who loves books).

Latin Roots

bene (good): Meaning: good, well. Example words: benefit, benevolent, benefactor. Context/Tip: "Bene" is related to things that are viewed positively.
cent (hundred): Meaning: hundred. Example words: century, percent, centimeter. Context/Tip: "Cent" is associated with 100
dict (speak): Meaning: speak, say. Example words: dictionary, predict, dictate. Context/Tip: "Dict" refers to speaking or telling.
ject (throw): Meaning: throw. Example words: eject, project, inject. Context/Tip: "Ject" involves throwing or pushing something.
man (hand): Meaning: hand. Example words: manual, manipulate, manuscript. Context/Tip: "Man" is associated with something done with the hands.
port (carry): Meaning: carry. Example words: transport, portable, import. Context/Tip: "Port" is associated with the action of carrying something.

Other Roots

photo (light): Meaning: light. Example words: photograph, photosynthesis. Context/Tip: Whenever you see "photo," think of light or pictures.
tele (far): Meaning: far, distant. Example words: telephone, television, teleport. Context/Tip: "Tele" means something far away.
phon (sound): Meaning: sound. Example words: telephone, symphony, phonics. Context/Tip: Think of "phon" whenever you hear or make sound.
logos (word, study): Meaning: word, reason, study. Example words: biology, psychology, logic. Context/Tip: Logos refers to the study of something.
scrib/script (write): Meaning: write. Example words: scribe, inscription, describe. Context/Tip: Think of writing whenever you see "scrib or script".
spect (look, see): Meaning: look, see. Example words: inspect, spectator, spectacle. Context/Tip: Whenever you look at something, you'll see spect.
vid/vis (see): Meaning: see. Example words: video, visual, vision. Context/Tip: Vid or vis is about seeing or viewing.
aud (hear): Meaning: hear. Example words: auditory, audience, audible. Context/Tip: Think of hearing whenever you see "aud".

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Test your knowledge of Greek roots and their meanings with this engaging quiz. Explore how prefixes like 'auto', 'bio', and 'geo' create a wealth of vocabulary related to various fields. Designed for language enthusiasts, this quiz will enhance your understanding of word origins and their applications.