Why Study Reading? Quiz 1: Using Prefixes & Roots
rule
-cracy
Theocentric means centered far away. True False
False
The language using many precise terms for ideas and things is _______.
Greek
What languages are the most likely to show up in English words as prefixes and roots? French and German Greek and Latin Hindi and Sanskrit
Greek and Latin
The _______ had a very precise language suited to many fields; _______ was not as precise, but still covered a number of fields.
Greeks; Latin
The professional fields of law, medicine, and science use many words taken from _____. Celtic Greek Latin
Latin
Euphonious means having a good sound. True False
True
Homogenous means of the same kind or species. True False
True
Litho means stone. True False
True
sharp
acrid
Roman influence through Latin is reflected in modern English words dealing with all of these areas: _____.Select all that apply. law commerce math government military science
all except math law commerce government military science
star
astro-
The prefix ante- means _____. against before below
before
life
bio-
Choose the correct meaning for the italicized root. bibliographical book write life step
book
come around, avoid
circumvent
Choose the correct meaning for the italicized root. geopolitics citizen earth sound species
citizen
following with or after
consequence
consequence
deduce
Identify and explain the prefix for the word disclose. prefix: _______ meaning: _______
dis; against
How will the knowledge of Latin and Greek prefixes and roots benefit a student? Select all that apply. expand vocabulary enhance comprehension give context clues help attain better grades in all subjects
expand vocabulary enhance comprehension help attain better grades in all subjects
take by force
extort
A pseudonym is a name that is _____. first false animal man's
false
The root in claustrophobia means _____. fear time heart study
fear
Choose the correct meaning for the italicized root. cardiology study life heart measure
heart
Choose the correct meaning for the italicized root. coronary secret body power heart
heart
sun
helio-
blood
hemo-
The Greek influence occurs mainly in words about: _____.Select all that apply. law history physical science math government
history physical science math
come between
intercede
study, word list
logo-
Identify and explain the root for the word elucidation. root: _____ meaning: _______
luc; light
one
mono-
straight
ortho-
father, ruler
patriarch
many
poly-
after
post-
prevent
preclude
stepping back again
regressive
talking to oneself
soliloquy
Choose the correct meaning for the italicized root. arachnid rule spider nobility fear
spider
Choose the correct meaning for the italicized root. astronomy star oneself rule study of
star
Choose the correct meaning for the italicized root. eolithic skin belief stone nation
stone
The word hydrous refers to _____. same equal water blood
water