Exploring Word Roots and Meanings 1

What does the root "port" mean?

• To break

• To carry

• To write

• To see

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

Which word means "fear of water"?

• Aquaphobia

• Hydrophobia

• Aquatic

• Hydrotherapy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

Use the word "fracture" in a sentence.

• The fracture in the glass was barely visible.

• The fracture was a type of plant.

• Fracture is a type of food.

• Fracture means to carry.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

Analyze the word "autograph" and identify its parts.

• Auto (self) + graph (write)

• Auto (water) + graph (draw)

• Auto (light) + graph (record)

• Auto (sound) + graph (measure)

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

Create a new word using the root "therm" and define it.

• Thermometer: A device to measure temperature

• Thermos: A type of plant

• Thermite: A type of rock

• Thermology: Study of light

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

Match the word "benevolent" with its definition.

• Kind and generous

• Fearful of heights

• Related to sound

• To break apart

What does the root "rupt" mean?

• To break

• To write

• To see

• To carry

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

Identify the meaning of the word "psychology."

• Study of the mind

• Study of plants

• Study of stars

• Study of water

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

Use the word "spectator" in a sentence.

• The spectator watched the game intently.

• The spectator was a type of food.

• Spectator means to write.

• Spectator is a type of plant.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

Analyze the word "chronometer" and identify its parts.

• Chrono (time) + meter (measure)

• Chrono (light) + meter (draw)

• Chrono (sound) + meter (record)

• Chrono (water) + meter (measure)

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B