Exploring Latin and Greek Roots Unit 1&2

What does the Latin root "aqua" mean?

• Earth

• Water

• Fire

• Air

The Greek root "bio" is commonly associated with which of the following?

• Life

• Death

• Light

• Sound

Which of the following meanings is associated with the Latin root "gen"?

• Birth

• Death

• Movement

• Silence

The Latin root "mater" refers to which of the following?

• Father

• Mother

• Child

• Teacher

What does the Greek root "spec" mean?

• To hear

• To see

• To touch

• To taste

The Latin root "cogn" is related to which of the following concepts?

• Knowledge

• Ignorance

• Strength

• Weakness

Which of the following meanings is associated with the Latin root "loc"?

• Time

• Place

• Person

• Event

The Latin root "nat" refers to which of the following?

• Born

• Died

• Created

• Destroyed

What does the Latin root "ped" mean?

• Child

• Foot

• Elder

• Animal

The Latin root "sign" is commonly associated with which of the following?

• Mark

• Noise

• Light

• Shadow