English Language Arts Grade 9 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 'autobiography' mean, based on its parts?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
The root 'geo' means 'earth'. What does 'geology' mean?
0.Study of life
1.Study of earth
2.Study of stars
3.Study of water
Easy
The root 'port' means 'to carry'. What does 'export' mean?
0.Carry in
1.Carry across
2.Carry out
3.Carry under
Easy
The root 'photo' means 'light'. What does 'photograph' mean?
0.Light writing
1.Far writing
2.Self writing
3.Life writing

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