The Greek language provided the basis for many modern languages. The Greek alphabet helped to develop English. There are over __________________ Greek root words in the English language.
Greek Root Words

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Social Studies
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6th Grade
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John Robinson
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We use a telephone to call my grandmother because she lives in Flordia. What can we infer about the root "tele"
The root "tele" means close.
The root "tele" means many.
The root "tele" means far.
The root "tele" means half.
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The Greek root 'geo' is often used in words related to Earth. Which of the following words is derived from this root?
Geometry
Biology
Psychology
Astronomy
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The word 'democracy' is derived from Greek roots. What does the root 'demo' mean?
People
Government
Power
Law
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Which Greek root means 'water'?
Hydro
Geo
Bio
Chrono
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The Greek root 'chron' is related to time. Which of the following words uses this root?
Chronicle
Biology
Geography
Democracy
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What does the Greek root 'bio' mean?
Life
Earth
Time
People
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