English Language Arts Grade 10 45 min

Use etymologies to determine the meanings of words

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What does the word 'biology' mean, based on its roots?

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What does the word 'transport' mean, based on its roots?

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What does the word 'unicycle' mean, based on its roots?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Using its roots, what does 'autobiography' mean?
0.A story of a car
1.A self-written life story
2.A book about stars
3.A map of a country
Easy
The root 'port' means 'to carry'. What does 'import' mean?
0.To carry out
1.To carry in
2.To carry over
3.To carry under
Easy
The root 'bi' means 'two'. What does 'bicycle' mean?
0.One wheel
1.Two wheels
2.Three wheels
3.Four wheels

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