Understanding Root Words and Their Meanings

What does the root word "alter" mean?

• Year

• Other

• Star

• Heart

Which of the following words means "to change or modify"?

• Alteration

• Anniversary

• Audience

• Bibliography

What does the root word "anni" mean?

• Human being

• Year

• Color

• Universe

Which word refers to a yearly celebration?

• Anthropology

• Anniversary

• Auditory

• Cosmopolitan

What does the root word "anthrop" mean?

• Star

• Human being

• Book

• Time

Which of the following words means "the study of humans"?

• Anthropology

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Chronology

What does the root word "aster" mean?

• Life

• Star

• Heart

• Tooth

Which word refers to a person who studies stars?

• Astronomer

• Biologist

• Dentist

• Cardiologist

What does the root word "aud" mean?

• Hear, listen

• Cut

• Believe

• Body

Which of the following words means "related to hearing"?

• Audible

• Bibliophile

• Corporeal

• Cyclone