English Language Arts Grade 5 45 min

Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words

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The word is 'transport'. What does the root 'port' mean?

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The word is 'autograph'. What does the root 'graph' mean?

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The word is 'inspect'. What does the root 'spect' mean?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
If 'port' means 'carry', what does the word 'portable' mean?
0.Easy to see
1.Easy to write
2.Easy to carry
3.Easy to hear
Easy
If 'graph' means 'write', what is a 'telegraph'?
0.Writing from far away
1.Writing about oneself
2.Writing with light
3.Carrying a message
Easy
If 'spect' means 'look', what is a 'spectator'?
0.Someone who carries
1.Someone who writes
2.Someone who looks
3.Someone who talks

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