Use Greek and Latin Roots - 8th Grade Writing
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What does the Latin root "ced/cess" mean in words such as "precede" and "secession"?
What does the Latin root "ced/cess" mean in words such as "precede" and "secession"?
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To go; to move; to yield. This root relates to movement or yielding position.
To go; to move; to yield. This root relates to movement or yielding position.
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Which word means "to go before" based on its parts: pre- + -cede?
Which word means "to go before" based on its parts: pre- + -cede?
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Precede. Pre- (before) + -cede (go) = to go before something else.
Precede. Pre- (before) + -cede (go) = to go before something else.
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Which word means "to go apart or withdraw" based on its parts: se- + -cede?
Which word means "to go apart or withdraw" based on its parts: se- + -cede?
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Secede. Se- (apart) + -cede (go) = to withdraw from a group or union.
Secede. Se- (apart) + -cede (go) = to withdraw from a group or union.
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What does the Latin prefix "inter-" mean in words such as "international"?
What does the Latin prefix "inter-" mean in words such as "international"?
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Between; among. This prefix shows relationships or connections between things.
Between; among. This prefix shows relationships or connections between things.
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What does the Latin prefix "sub-" mean in words such as "submarine"?
What does the Latin prefix "sub-" mean in words such as "submarine"?
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Under; below. This prefix indicates a lower position or lesser degree.
Under; below. This prefix indicates a lower position or lesser degree.
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What does the Latin prefix "trans-" mean in words such as "transport"?
What does the Latin prefix "trans-" mean in words such as "transport"?
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Across; through. This prefix indicates movement from one place to another.
Across; through. This prefix indicates movement from one place to another.
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What does the Latin prefix "anti-" mean in words such as "antibacterial"?
What does the Latin prefix "anti-" mean in words such as "antibacterial"?
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Against; opposed to. This prefix shows opposition or counteraction.
Against; opposed to. This prefix shows opposition or counteraction.
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What does the Greek prefix "bio-" mean in words such as "biology"?
What does the Greek prefix "bio-" mean in words such as "biology"?
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Life. This Greek prefix relates to living organisms.
Life. This Greek prefix relates to living organisms.
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What does the Latin prefix "se-" mean in words such as "secede"?
What does the Latin prefix "se-" mean in words such as "secede"?
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Apart; away. This prefix indicates separation or moving away from something.
Apart; away. This prefix indicates separation or moving away from something.
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What does the Greek root "graph" mean in words such as "autograph"?
What does the Greek root "graph" mean in words such as "autograph"?
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Write; record; drawing. This root relates to written or visual representation.
Write; record; drawing. This root relates to written or visual representation.
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What does the Greek root "tele" mean in words such as "telephone"?
What does the Greek root "tele" mean in words such as "telephone"?
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Far; distant. This root indicates distance in space or communication.
Far; distant. This root indicates distance in space or communication.
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What does the Latin prefix "re-" mean in words such as "recede"?
What does the Latin prefix "re-" mean in words such as "recede"?
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Back; again. This prefix shows movement backward or repetition of an action.
Back; again. This prefix shows movement backward or repetition of an action.
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What does the Greek root "phon" mean in words such as "microphone"?
What does the Greek root "phon" mean in words such as "microphone"?
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Sound; voice. This root relates to auditory communication.
Sound; voice. This root relates to auditory communication.
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What does the Greek root "chron" mean in words such as "chronology"?
What does the Greek root "chron" mean in words such as "chronology"?
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Time. This root relates to temporal measurement or sequence.
Time. This root relates to temporal measurement or sequence.
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Which word means "across" + "to carry" based on its parts: trans- + port?
Which word means "across" + "to carry" based on its parts: trans- + port?
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Transport. Trans- (across) + port (carry) = to carry across or between places.
Transport. Trans- (across) + port (carry) = to carry across or between places.
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Which word means "between" + "nation" based on its parts: inter- + nation + -al?
Which word means "between" + "nation" based on its parts: inter- + nation + -al?
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International. Inter- (between) + national = relating to multiple nations.
International. Inter- (between) + national = relating to multiple nations.
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Which word means "life" + "study" based on its parts: bio- + -logy?
Which word means "life" + "study" based on its parts: bio- + -logy?
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Biology. Bio- (life) + -logy (study) = the scientific study of life.
Biology. Bio- (life) + -logy (study) = the scientific study of life.
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Which word means "far" + "sound" based on its parts: tele- + -phone?
Which word means "far" + "sound" based on its parts: tele- + -phone?
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Telephone. Tele- (far) + phone (sound) = device for distant communication.
Telephone. Tele- (far) + phone (sound) = device for distant communication.
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What does the Latin prefix "pre-" mean in words such as "precede"?
What does the Latin prefix "pre-" mean in words such as "precede"?
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Before. This prefix indicates something comes earlier in time or position.
Before. This prefix indicates something comes earlier in time or position.
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Choose the word that means "across" + "carry": transport, import, export, report.
Choose the word that means "across" + "carry": transport, import, export, report.
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transport. Trans- (across) + port (carry) = carrying across or between places.
transport. Trans- (across) + port (carry) = carrying across or between places.
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Identify the best meaning of "subterranean" using sub- (under) and terr (earth).
Identify the best meaning of "subterranean" using sub- (under) and terr (earth).
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Underground; beneath the earth. Sub- (under) + terr (earth) + -an = existing below ground level.
Underground; beneath the earth. Sub- (under) + terr (earth) + -an = existing below ground level.
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Identify the meaning of "recede" using its parts (re- + -cede).
Identify the meaning of "recede" using its parts (re- + -cede).
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to go back; move backward. Combines "back" (re-) with "go" (-cede) to mean withdrawing.
to go back; move backward. Combines "back" (re-) with "go" (-cede) to mean withdrawing.
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Identify the meaning of "secede" using its parts (se- + -cede).
Identify the meaning of "secede" using its parts (se- + -cede).
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to go apart; withdraw from a group. Combines "apart" (se-) with "go" (-cede) to mean breaking away.
to go apart; withdraw from a group. Combines "apart" (se-) with "go" (-cede) to mean breaking away.
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What does the Greek root "bio" mean in words such as "biology"?
What does the Greek root "bio" mean in words such as "biology"?
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life. This root relates to living organisms or existence.
life. This root relates to living organisms or existence.
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What does the Latin prefix "inter-" mean in words such as "interact"?
What does the Latin prefix "inter-" mean in words such as "interact"?
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between; among. This prefix indicates a position or action between two or more things.
between; among. This prefix indicates a position or action between two or more things.
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