Latin and Greek Roots Quiz Set 1

The Latin root "aqua" stands for (a)  

• Fire

• Earth

• Water

• Air

Answer explanation

The Latin root 'aqua' translates to 'water'. This is evident in words like 'aquatic' and 'aquarium', which relate to water. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Water'.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

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The term (a)   is an example of the Latin root "aud".

• Audience

• Biology

• Century

• Factory

Answer explanation

The word 'audience' contains the Latin root 'aud', which means 'to hear'. The other options do not contain this root, making 'audience' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

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Match the following Latin roots with their meanings:

• Celer

• Good

• Mal

• Fast

• Bene

• Slow

• Tardus

• Bad

Answer explanation

The Latin root "bene" translates to "good" in English. This is evident in words like "beneficial" and "benevolent," which both convey positive meanings. Therefore, the correct answer is "Good."

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The Greek root "bio" stands for (a)   .

• Life

• Death

• Water

• Air

Answer explanation

The Greek root "bio" means "life." It is commonly used in words like biology (the study of life) and biography (a written account of someone's life), making "life" the correct choice among the options provided.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

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The Latin root word that means "take or seize" is (a)  

• Cent

• Cap

• Chron

• Fer

Answer explanation

The Latin root 'Cap' means 'take' or 'seize', as seen in words like 'capture' and 'accept'. The other options do not relate to this meaning.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Match the following Latin roots with their meanings:

• Quinquaginta

• Hundred

• Cent

• Ten

• Mille

• Fifty

• Dec

• Thousand

Answer explanation

The Latin root 'cent' means 'hundred'. This is evident in words like 'century' (100 years) and 'centimeter' (one-hundredth of a meter), confirming that the correct answer is 'hundred'.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Match the following Greek roots with their meanings.

• phon

• Light

• astro

• Time

• chron

• Space

• photo

• Sound

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'chron' means 'time'. It is found in words like 'chronology' and 'synchronize', which relate to the measurement and coordination of time.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

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Match the following words with their Latin roots.

• To break or crack

• Conduct

• To lead or guide

• Transfer

• To carry across

• Fracture

• To speak or command

• Dictate

Answer explanation

The Latin root "dict" means "to say" or "to speak." The word "dictate" directly incorporates this root, meaning to say or read aloud for someone else to write down. The other options do not contain this root.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

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Match the following Latin roots with their meanings:

• Fac

• Carry

• Fract

• Lead

• Duc/Duct

• Make

• Port

• Break

Answer explanation

The Latin root 'duc/duct' means 'to lead.' This is evident in words like 'conduct' and 'educate,' which involve leading or guiding in some form. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Lead.'

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Match the following Latin roots with their meanings.

• Port

• Hear

• Rupt

• Break

• Aud

• Carry

• Fac

• Make, do

Answer explanation

The Latin root 'fac' means 'make' or 'do'. This is evident in words like 'factory' (a place where things are made) and 'facilitate' (to make easier). Therefore, the correct answer is 'Make, do'.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B