Unit 1 Greek/Latin Roots

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a root word?

• A word that can be broken down into smaller parts and still have meaning.

• The most basic part of a word that cannot be broken down further and still have meaning.

• A word that is always used by itself and never combined with other parts.

• A word that has no meaning on its own.

Multiple Choice

Which Greek root means 'power' or 'strength'?

• dyna

• mal

• bio

• therm

Multiple Select

Match each word with the correct definition: dynamic, dynamite, dynasty.

• dynamic - characterized by constant change, activity, or progress; full of energy

• dynamite - a powerful explosive

• dynasty - a long line of powerful rulers from the same family

• dynamic - a powerful explosive

Fill in the Blank

The root '-mal' comes from the Latin word ___, which means 'bad' or 'evil'.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words means 'failure to function properly'?

• malfunction

• malicious

• malady

• malus

Multiple Choice

What does the prefix 'endo-' mean in English?

• Outside or external

• Within or internal

• Above or over

• Between or among

Multiple Choice

Match each word with the correct definition: endoskeleton, endothermic, endoscope.

• endoskeleton: an internal skeleton; endothermic: absorbs heat from surroundings; endoscope: instrument to look inside the body

• endoskeleton: absorbs heat from surroundings; endothermic: instrument to look inside the body; endoscope: an internal skeleton

• endoskeleton: instrument to look inside the body; endothermic: an internal skeleton; endoscope: absorbs heat from surroundings

• endoskeleton: absorbs heat from surroundings; endothermic: an internal skeleton; endoscope: instrument to look inside the body

Open Ended

How does the meaning of the root 'endo-' help you understand the words 'endoskeleton,' 'endothermic,' and 'endoscope'?

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The root 'mito-' comes from the Greek word that means ___

Open Ended

Explain how the root 'mito-' connects to the scientific meanings of the words 'mitosis,' 'mitochondria,' and 'mitogen.'

Multiple Select

Which of the following words are related to cell division or cell structure?

• mitosis

• mitogen

• mitochondria

• endoskeleton

Multiple Choice

Based on what we've learned, what do you think the primary function of mitochondria?

• To store genetic information

• To act as the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy

• To transport nutrients throughout the body

• To control which substances enter and leave the cell

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words means 'to make events or actions happen at the same time'?

• symphony

• synthesis

• synchronize

Open Ended

How does the meaning of the root 'syn-' connect to the words 'synthesis,' 'symphony,' and 'synchronize'?

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The orchestra performed a moving ___ that blended all the instruments beautifully.

Multiple Select

Select all the words that are related to the idea of 'difference' or 'variety'.

• diverge

• diversion

• diversify

• symphony

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words is derived from the Latin root 'diver-' meaning 'to turn in different directions'?

• diverge

• symphony

• synchronize

• synthesis

Multiple Choice

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The magician’s joke was just a ___ to hide the trick."

• diversion

• diverge

• diversify

• divide

Open Ended

How would you explain the importance of understanding root words when learning new vocabulary?