English Language Arts Grade 8 45 min

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

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What does the root 'bio' mean in the word 'biology'?

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Which word contains a root meaning 'water'?

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The geologist studied the rock layers. What does 'geo' mean?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
What does the root 'tele' mean in the word 'telephone'?
0.far
1.sound
2.see
3.write
Easy
Which word contains a root meaning 'light'?
0.photograph
1.audible
2.transport
3.eject
Easy
The autobiography was about the author's own life. What does 'auto' mean?
0.self
1.life
2.write
3.book

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