- Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word.
- A tool used to measure distance
- A device used to view small objects
- A machine used to record sound
- A container used for chemicals
The root word micro means “small,” and scope means “to look at.” A microscope is a device used to view very small objects.
- What does the root word bio mean in the word biography?
- writing
- study
- life
- sound
The root word bio means “life.” A biography is a written account of someone’s life.
- Which of the following words contains a root meaning “far”?
- telescope
- bicycle
- fair
- periscope
The root tele means “far” or “distance.” A telescope allows people to see objects that are far away.
- Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word.
- A doctor who studies bones
- A doctor who treats the heart
- A doctor who treats the skin
- A doctor who studies vision
The root word cardio means “heart.” A cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in heart health.
- Which root word in transportation means “carry”?
- trans
- port
- ation
- sport
The root port means “carry.” Transportation involves carrying people or goods from one place to another.
- Which word contains a root that means “water”?
- aquarium
- telephone
- dictionary
- spectator
The root aqua means “water.” An aquarium is a place where aquatic animals live in water.
- Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word.
- A story written by another person
- A fictional adventure story
- A written account of one’s own life
- A report about science
The root auto means “self,” and bio means “life.” An autobiography is the story of a person’s own life written by that person.
- What does the root word geo mean?
- earth
- fire
- air
- light
The root geo means “earth.” Words like geography and geology relate to the Earth.
- Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word.
- A scientist who studies weather
- A scientist who studies plants
- A scientist who studies space
- A scientist who studies animals
The root word astro means “star” or “space.” An astronomer is a scientist who studies stars, planets, and other objects in space.
- Which word contains a root meaning “hear”?
- geography
- visible
- portable
- audience
The root aud means “hear.” An audience consists of people who listen to or hear something.
- Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word.
- Creatures that live in groups.
- Creatures that walk on two feet.
- Creatures that move slowly.
- Creatures with large bodies.
The root ped means “foot.” The sentence contrasts humans with four-legged animals, helping readers determine that bipeds are creatures that walk on two feet.
- What does the root word spect mean in the word spectator?
- write
- hear
- watch
- move
The root spect means “watch” or “look.” A spectator is someone who watches an event.
- Which word contains a root meaning “light”?
- photograph
- transport
- telephone
- geology
The root photo means “light.” A photograph is created using light captured by a camera.
- Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word.
- A book of maps
- A collection of word definitions
- A book about history
- A guide for science experiments
The root dict means “word” or “speak.” A dictionary contains words and their definitions.
- What does the root word chrono mean?
- color
- sound
- time
- shape
The root chrono means “time.” Words like chronological relate to the order of time or events.