English Language Arts Grade 8 45 min

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

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What does the word 'bicycle' mean?

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What does the word 'transport' mean?

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What does the word 'autograph' mean?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
The root 'cycl' means wheel. What does 'tricycle' mean?
0.One wheel
1.Two wheels
2.Three wheels
3.Four wheels
Easy
The root 'port' means carry. What does 'portable' mean?
0.Heavy
1.Easy to carry
2.Stays in place
3.Very large
Easy
The root 'graph' means write. What is a 'biography'?
0.A life story
1.A map
2.A math book
3.A signature

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