Words derived from Greek use in English

Words derived from Greek use in English

6th - 8th Grade

20 Qs

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Words derived from Greek use in English

Words derived from Greek use in English

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World Languages

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Tarus Woelk

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the Greek-derived word 'biology'?
The study of life
The study of the human body
The study of rocks
The study of plants

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the Greek-derived word 'democracy'?
The rule of the elite
The rule of the people
The rule of the monarchy
The rule of the military

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the Greek root -phobia?
Fear of
Writing
Far
Study of

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the Greek-derived word 'dermatology'?
The study of plants
The study of the human body
The study of life
The study of the skin

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are Greek roots used for in English?
To create poetry
To form new words
To translate ancient texts
To write scientific papers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which category of words has Greek-derived terms like democracy and theology?
Medicine and Biology
Language and Literature
Mathematics and Geometry
Philosophy and Science

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the Greek-derived word 'grammar'?
The study of history
The study of language
The study of literature
The study of mathematics

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