English Language Arts Grade 11 45 min

Use etymologies to determine the meanings of words

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

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

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

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
The root 'geo' means 'earth'. What does 'geology' mean?
0.The study of life
1.The study of earth
2.The study of stars
3.The study of water
Easy
The root 'port' means 'to carry'. What does 'export' mean?
0.To carry out
1.To carry in
2.To carry under
3.To carry across
Easy
The prefix 'bi-' means 'two'. What is a 'bicycle'?
0.One wheel
1.Two wheels
2.Three wheels
3.Four wheels

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