Greek Root Words

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.

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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.

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

The word 'democracy' is derived from Greek roots. What does the root 'demo' mean?

• People

• Government

• Power

• Law

Which Greek root means 'water'?

• Hydro

• Geo

• Bio

• Chrono

The Greek root 'chron' is related to time. Which of the following words uses this root?

• Chronicle

• Biology

• Geography

• Democracy

What does the Greek root 'bio' mean?

• Life

• Earth

• Time

• People

The word 'philosophy' comes from Greek roots. What does the root 'philo' mean?

• Love

• Wisdom

• Fear

• Strength

Which of the following words contains the Greek root meaning 'star'?

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Geography

• Chronology

The Greek root 'therm' is related to heat. Which word is derived from this root?

• Thermometer

• Geometry

• Democracy

• Biology