English Language Arts Grade 12 45 min

Use etymologies to determine the meanings of words

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

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

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What does the word 'chronological' mean, based on its root?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
The root 'bio' means life. What is a 'biography'?
0.A life story
1.An earth map
2.A star chart
3.A self photo
Easy
The prefix 'trans-' means across and the root 'port' means carry. What does 'export' mean?
0.Carry out
1.Carry in
2.Carry under
3.Carry over
Easy
The root 'chron' means time. What does 'synchronize' mean?
0.At one time
1.Far away
2.Below water
3.Against law

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