Space-Themed Greek and Latin Roots

Using your knowledge of the root grav,

choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.

The doctor had a GRAVE expression on his face, which made us realize the situation was very intense.

• a place where someone is buried

• serious or important

• happy or cheerful

• quick or fast

Using your knowledge of the root grav,

choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.

The doctor GRAVELY shook his head, letting us know the patient’s condition was very concerning.

• a place where someone is buried

• serious or important

• full of little rocks of gravel

• quick or fast

Using your knowledge of the root grav,

choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.

The workers went on strike to express their GRIEVANCE about low pay and unsafe working conditions.

• a complaint or a feeling of being treated unfairly

• to grieve or cry when someone dies

• excitement and joy

• surprise and shock

Using your knowledge of the root grav,

choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.

The judge’s voice had so much GRAVITAS that people knew he was someone with authority and wisdom.

• seriousness or dignity in the way someone speaks

• a feeling of happiness and excitement

• a loud and energetic way of speaking

• a casual or relaxed way someone speaks

Using your knowledge of the root astro / aster,

choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.

In the textbook, an ASTERISK next to a word means there is a definition or explanation at the bottom of the page.

• a small star-shaped symbol used to give extra information

• a type of punctuation used to end a sentence

• a small picture or drawing used to decorate a page

• a tool used to measure the distance between words

Using your knowledge of the root astro / aster,

choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.

In her science class, Maria became fascinated with ASTRONOMY, especially when learning about planets, stars, and galaxies beyond Earth.

• the study of weather and climate on Earth

• the study of plants, animals, and living things

• the study of space

• the study of rocks and minerals

Using your knowledge of the root astro / aster,

choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.

Lila reads her horoscope every day because she believes in ASTROLOGY.

• the scientific study of planets, stars, and galaxies in space

• the belief that the position of stars and planets can influence human lives

• the use of tools to measure the distance between stars and planets

• the study of Earth's weather

Using your knowledge of the root astro / aster,

choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the following sentence.

After eating at the fancy restaurant, we were shocked by the ASTRONOMICAL price of the bill.

• extremely large (like the vastness of space)

• related to the study of stars, planets, and space

• small and unimportant in comparison to other things

• something that moves quickly

Using your knowledge of the root astro / aster,

which of the following would be an ASTERISK?

• .

• <

• *

• #

Using your knowledge of the root grav,

choose the meaning of GRAVIMETER.

• a tool that measures the temperature in different places on Earth

• a tool that measures the force of gravity in different places on Earth