Root Words Quiz

What does the root "tele" in "television" mean?

• Star

• Outer space

• Far away

• Device

What does the root "astr" in "astronomer" signify?

• Far away

• Outer space

• Device for seeing far-away objects

• Selling from afar

Match the word "telescope" with its correct description.

• Selling from afar, not face-to-face

• Science of outer space

• Traveler in outer space

• Device for seeing far-away objects

Match the word "astronaut" with its correct description.

• Selling from afar, not face-to-face

• Science of outer space

• Traveler in outer space

• Device for seeing far-away objects

Match the word "telemarketing" with its correct description.

• Selling from afar, not face-to-face

• Science of outer space

• Traveler in outer space

• Device for seeing far-away objects

Match the word "astronomy" with its correct description.

• Selling from afar, not face-to-face

• Science of outer space

• Traveler in outer space

• Device for seeing far-away objects

What is a telecast?

• A device for seeing far-away objects

• A traveler in outer space

• A broadcast by television

• A type of telescope

What does the root "TELE" in "telecommunication" imply?

• Communication over a large distance

• Communication using digital devices

• Communication through written letters

• Communication in person

What does the word "astronomical" mean in the context given?

• Related to astrology

• Extremely small

• Extremely large, huge

• Related to the study of stars

What does the root "ASTR" refer to?

• Star or space

• Earth

• Water

• Light