Exploring Root Words and Their Meanings

Identify the meaning of the root word "ab".

• To

• Away from

• Around

• Fast

Which word can be created using the root "ad"?

• Abduct

• Adhere

• Circumvent

• Crescendo

What does the root "amo" mean?

• Love

• Sound

• Self

• Write

Using the root "audio," which of the following words can be formed?

• Audible

• Autograph

• Circumference

• Crescendo

What is the meaning of the root "auto"?

• Fast

• Self

• Good

• Around

Create a word using the root "circum" and explain its meaning.

• Circumference: The distance around a circle

• Circumvent: To go around or bypass

• Circumstance: A condition or fact affecting a situation

• All of the above

Identify the meaning of the root "celer".

• Fast

• Grow

• Good

• Write

Which word can be created using the root "cresco"?

• Crescendo

• Abduct

• Audible

• Autograph

What does the root "bene" mean?

• Good

• Fast

• Love

• Self

Using the root "scrib/scribe," which of the following words can be formed?

• Describe

• Audible

• Circumvent

• Crescendo