Root Word
What is the root in "biology"?
bio
Define "adjust."
change a little
The study of rocks and Earth layers is called ______.
geology
What does the root aud mean?
hear
The form asked me to select my ________ by checking the box for male or female.
a) transition
b) demographic
c) gender
C) gender
What is the root in "submarine"?
sub
Define "aquarium."
tank for live fish and water
A person who travels in space is an ______.
astronaut
What does the root mar mean?
sea
Bob ____________Ponyboy’s head in the fountain in an attempt to kill him.
A) splashed
B) submerged
C) washed
B) submerged
What is the root in "hydraulic"?
hydr
Define "aerosol."
tiny liquid drops in the air
To send information from one place to another is to ______
transmit
What does the root don mean?
give
She suffered from __________ and stayed awake watching TV until 4:00 AM.
A) insomnia
B) exhaustion
C) amnesia
A) insomnia
What is the root in "pedestrian"?
ped
Define "cardiology."
study of the heart
The intentional killing of another person is called ______.
homicide
What does the root tic mean?
having to do with
When you see someone smile, you can ________ that they are happy.
a) transport
b) infer
c) distort
b)infer
What is the root in "demographics"?
demo
Define "epidemic."
fast spread of a sickness
The lack of ability to sleep is called ______.
insomnia
What does the root cis mean?
cut
The students didn’t respect the ______________________ when their regular teacher was sick.
A) principal
B) substitute
C) volunteer