Greek Latin

Knowing that the Latin root "port" means to carry can help you determine the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The porter struggled to balance the 4 suitcases on top of each other as he walked them to the guest's room.

• A person whose job it is to carry luggage

• A machine that carries luggage

• Something that is easy to carry

• A ship that carries people from one destination to another

What Latin root is in the following words?

• clam

• laim

• claim

• aim

What Latin root is in the following words?

• milli

• pe

• pede

• ped

The root word "chrono-" means...

• to make

• belief of/practice of

• time

• under/below

The root word "super-" means...

• under/below

• belief of/ practice of

• to make

• above/ beyond

What does the Greek root 'bio' mean?

• A) Life

• B) Earth

• C) Water

• D) Fire

The Latin root 'scrib' means to write. Which of the following words contains this root?

• A) Describe

• B) Inscribe

• C) Prescribe

• D) All of the above

Which Greek root means 'star'?

• A) Geo

• B) Astro

• C) Hydro

• D) Thermo

The Latin root 'dict' means to say. Which word is derived from this root?

• A) Predict

• B) Dedicate

• C) Indicate

• D) Educate

What does the Greek root 'therm' mean?

• A) Heat

• B) Cold

• C) Light

• D) Sound