Use Greek and Latin Roots - 6th Grade Writing
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What does the Greek root "graph" mean in words like autograph and biography?
What does the Greek root "graph" mean in words like autograph and biography?
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Write; drawing; record. Greek root meaning to write or record.
Write; drawing; record. Greek root meaning to write or record.
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What does the Greek root "tele" mean in words like telephone and telescope?
What does the Greek root "tele" mean in words like telephone and telescope?
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Far; distant. Greek root used in words about distance.
Far; distant. Greek root used in words about distance.
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What is the best meaning of "audience" using the root "aud" and the suffix "-ence"?
What is the best meaning of "audience" using the root "aud" and the suffix "-ence"?
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A group of listeners. "Aud" (hear) + "-ence" (group/state) = those who hear.
A group of listeners. "Aud" (hear) + "-ence" (group/state) = those who hear.
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What is the best meaning of "audible" using its root and suffix?
What is the best meaning of "audible" using its root and suffix?
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Able to be heard. Combines "aud" (hear) + "-ible" (able to be).
Able to be heard. Combines "aud" (hear) + "-ible" (able to be).
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What does the suffix "-ible" mean in the word "audible"?
What does the suffix "-ible" mean in the word "audible"?
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Able to be (capable of). Common suffix indicating possibility or capability.
Able to be (capable of). Common suffix indicating possibility or capability.
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Which word part is the root in "audible": aud, -ible, or -le?
Which word part is the root in "audible": aud, -ible, or -le?
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aud. The root is the core meaning unit, not the suffix.
aud. The root is the core meaning unit, not the suffix.
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What is the best meaning of "biography" using "bio" and "graph"?
What is the best meaning of "biography" using "bio" and "graph"?
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A written account of a life. "Bio" (life) + "graphy" (writing) = life writing.
A written account of a life. "Bio" (life) + "graphy" (writing) = life writing.
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What does the Latin prefix "re-" mean in words like reread and rewrite?
What does the Latin prefix "re-" mean in words like reread and rewrite?
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Again; back. Latin prefix meaning repetition or return.
Again; back. Latin prefix meaning repetition or return.
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What does the Greek root "bio" mean in words like biography and biology?
What does the Greek root "bio" mean in words like biography and biology?
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Life. Greek root found in life-related words.
Life. Greek root found in life-related words.
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What does the Latin root "aud" mean in words like audience, audible, and auditory?
What does the Latin root "aud" mean in words like audience, audible, and auditory?
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To hear. Latin root meaning hearing or listening.
To hear. Latin root meaning hearing or listening.
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What does the Latin prefix "pre-" mean in words like preview and predict?
What does the Latin prefix "pre-" mean in words like preview and predict?
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Before. Latin prefix indicating something comes first.
Before. Latin prefix indicating something comes first.
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What does the Greek root "phon" mean in words like telephone and phonics?
What does the Greek root "phon" mean in words like telephone and phonics?
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Sound; voice. Greek root appearing in sound-related words.
Sound; voice. Greek root appearing in sound-related words.
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What is the best meaning of "telephone" using the roots "tele" and "phon"?
What is the best meaning of "telephone" using the roots "tele" and "phon"?
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Sound from far away. "Tele" (far) + "phone" (sound) = device for distant sound.
Sound from far away. "Tele" (far) + "phone" (sound) = device for distant sound.
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What does the Latin prefix "sub-" mean in words like submarine and subzero?
What does the Latin prefix "sub-" mean in words like submarine and subzero?
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Under; below. Latin prefix indicating lower position.
Under; below. Latin prefix indicating lower position.
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What does the Latin prefix "inter-" mean in words like interact and international?
What does the Latin prefix "inter-" mean in words like interact and international?
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Between; among. Latin prefix showing connection or middle position.
Between; among. Latin prefix showing connection or middle position.
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What does the Greek root "chron" mean in words like chronology and chronic?
What does the Greek root "chron" mean in words like chronology and chronic?
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Time. Greek root related to time measurement.
Time. Greek root related to time measurement.
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What is the best meaning of "geology" using the roots "geo" and "-logy"?
What is the best meaning of "geology" using the roots "geo" and "-logy"?
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The study of Earth. "Geo" (Earth) + "-logy" (study of) = Earth science.
The study of Earth. "Geo" (Earth) + "-logy" (study of) = Earth science.
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What does the Greek root "logy" mean in words like biology and geology?
What does the Greek root "logy" mean in words like biology and geology?
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Study of. Greek suffix meaning science or branch of knowledge.
Study of. Greek suffix meaning science or branch of knowledge.
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What is the best meaning of "transport" using the root "port" and the prefix "trans-"?
What is the best meaning of "transport" using the root "port" and the prefix "trans-"?
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To carry across. "Trans" (across) + "port" (carry) = move from place to place.
To carry across. "Trans" (across) + "port" (carry) = move from place to place.
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What does the Greek root "graph" mean in words such as autograph and photograph?
What does the Greek root "graph" mean in words such as autograph and photograph?
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Write or record. Autograph means self-written; photograph means light-written.
Write or record. Autograph means self-written; photograph means light-written.
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What does the Greek root "tele" mean in words such as telephone and television?
What does the Greek root "tele" mean in words such as telephone and television?
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Far or distant. Think of telescope (seeing far) and telephone (hearing from afar).
Far or distant. Think of telescope (seeing far) and telephone (hearing from afar).
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What does the Latin prefix "sub-" mean in words such as submarine and subzero?
What does the Latin prefix "sub-" mean in words such as submarine and subzero?
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Under or below. Submarine goes under water; subzero is below zero.
Under or below. Submarine goes under water; subzero is below zero.
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What does the Latin prefix "inter-" mean in words such as international and interact?
What does the Latin prefix "inter-" mean in words such as international and interact?
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Between or among. International means between nations; interact means act between.
Between or among. International means between nations; interact means act between.
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What does the Latin prefix "trans-" mean in words such as transport and translate?
What does the Latin prefix "trans-" mean in words such as transport and translate?
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Across or through. Transport carries across; translate carries meaning across languages.
Across or through. Transport carries across; translate carries meaning across languages.
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What does the Latin prefix "re-" mean in words such as rewrite and return?
What does the Latin prefix "re-" mean in words such as rewrite and return?
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Again or back. Rewrite means write again; return means go back.
Again or back. Rewrite means write again; return means go back.
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