Exploring Chron- and Phon- Roots

What does the root word "chron-" mean?

• Sound

• Time

• Light

• Earth

What does the root word "phon-" mean?

• Light

• Sound

• Time

• Water

Which word means "a device for measuring time"?

• Chronology

• Chronometer

• Phonograph

• Telephone

Which word means "the study of sound"?

• Chronology

• Phonology

• Chronograph

• Phonograph

Use the word "chronological" in a sentence.

• The chronological order of events was confusing.

• The phonological order of events was confusing.

• The chronological order of sounds was confusing.

• The phonological order of sounds was confusing.

Use the word "telephone" in a sentence.

• The telephone was used to measure time.

• The telephone was used to communicate sound.

• The telephone was used to record history.

• The telephone was used to study light.

Match the root "chron-" with its definition.

• Sound

• Time

• Light

• Earth

Match the root "phon-" with its definition.

• Light

• Sound

• Time

• Water

Identify the meaning of the word "chronicle".

• A record of events in order of time

• A device for measuring sound

• A study of light

• A type of telephone

Identify the meaning of the word "phonetic".

• Related to time

• Related to sound

• Related to light

• Related to water