Greek & Latin Roots
The root “bio” means this. A. Earth B. Life C. Heat D. Sound
B. Life
The word piano comes from an Italian word meaning “soft.” What does this origin tell you? A. The instrument is always loud B. The instrument can play softly C. The instrument is made of soft materials D. The instrument is easy to learn
B. The instrument can play softly
“The arid, or extremely dry, desert stretched for miles.” A. Cold B. Wet C. Dry D. Rocky
C. Dry
Which tool tells you how to pronounce a word? A. Atlas B. Dictionary C. Almanac D. Timeline
B. Dictionary
If drought causes wildfires, what is the relationship? A. Part to whole B. Cause and effect C. Synonym D. Category
B. Cause and effect
Knowing “tele” means “far,” what does telegraph most likely mean? A. A machine that measures heat B. A device that records sound C. A picture drawn from memory D. A message sent from far away
D. A message sent from far away
The word aquarium comes from Latin aqua, meaning water. What belongs in an aquarium? A. Birds B. Desert animals C. Water plants and animals D. Mountain rocks
C. Water plants and animals
“Maria felt weary, tired from walking all day.” A. Excited B. Tired C. Angry D. Curious
B. Tired
If a dictionary lists run as both a noun and a verb, what does that tell you? A. The word is misspelled B. The word is outdated C. The word is slang D. The word has multiple meanings
D. The word has multiple meanings
A petal is part of a flower. A. Category B. Synonym C. Part to whole D. Cause and effect
C. Part to whole
Which root in audience helps you know the word relates to hearing? A. ence B. di C. aud D. en
C. aud
The Greek root chronos means time. Which word is related? A. Chlorine B. Chronicle C. Chocolate D. Chrome
B. Chronicle
“Unlike his timid sister, Marcus was bold and confident.” A. Shy B. Loud C. Funny D. Tall
A. Shy
Which guide words would include magnet? A. make–mango B. magic–major C. map–market D. man–mansion
B. magic–major
Which category does sparrow belong to? A. Reptiles B. Birds C. Insects D. Mammals
B. Birds
If “geo” means earth and “logy” means study, what does geology mean? A. The study of animals B. The study of the earth C. The study of languages D. The study of weather
B. The study of the earth
The word photograph comes from Greek words meaning “light” and “writing.” What does this tell you? A. Photos are drawn by hand B. Photos are written descriptions C. Photos are always black and white D. Photos are created using light
D. Photos are created using light
“After the storm, the streets were obstructed with fallen branches.” A. Clean B. Blocked C. Repaired D. Flooded
B. Blocked
Which tool helps you find synonyms? A. Thesaurus B. Dictionary C. Encyclopedia D. Glossary
A. Thesaurus
Leaf : Tree :: Fin : ______ A. Bird B. Cloud C. Desert D. Fish
D. Fish
he word transport contains the root “port.” What does the root mean, and how does it help you define the word? A. “Carry,” so transport means to carry something across distances B. “Move,” so transport means to move slowly C. “Break,” so transport means to break apart D. “Write,” so transport means to write instructions
A. “Carry,” so transport means to carry something across distances
The word benevolent comes from Latin bene (good) and velle (to wish). What does it mean? A. Wishing harm B. Wishing good for others C. Wishing for wealth D. Wishing for power
B. Wishing good for others
Her voice was resonant, filling the hall with deep, echoing sound.” A. Weak B. High‑pitched C. Deep and full D. Whisper‑soft
C. Deep and full
What do marks like /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/ show? A. Word origin B. Syllable count C. Pronunciation D. Synonyms
C. Pronunciation
Thermometer : Temperature :: Barometer : ______ A. Air pressure B. Wind speed C. Humidity D. Altitude
A. Air pressure