Root Words Quiz

What does the root "aero-" refer to?

• Water

• Air

• Life

• Arm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which root word means "without; lacking"?

• -able

• a-; an-

• andro-

• aqua-

The root "bio-" is related to which of the following?

• Pressure

• Life

• Heart

• Skin

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

What does the root "cardi-" refer to?

• Head

• Heart

• Neck

• Arm

The root "derm-" is associated with what part of the body?

• Tooth

• Skin

• Bone

• Muscle

What does the root "chloro-" pertain to?

• Color

• Green

• Air

• Life

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-5

The root "cyt-" or "cyte" refers to what?

• Ring; circle

• Cell; hollow container

• Small; diminutive

• Skull

What is the meaning of the prefix "hemi-"?

• Blood

• Half

• Liver

• Grass; plants

The prefix "micro-" means:

• Large

• Small; millionth

• Bad; evil

• Month

The prefix "hyper-" is used to express:

• Below; under; less

• Above; beyond; over

• Same; alike

• Water