Root Words Quiz: 7th Grade Test!
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
What does the root"aqua" mean?
- A.
Earth
- B.
Wind
- C.
Water
- D.
Sun
Correct Answer
C. WaterExplanation
The root "aqua" is derived from Latin and it means water. This root is commonly used in various words related to water, such as aquarium, aqueduct, and aquatic. Therefore, the correct answer is water.Rate this question:
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- 2.
"Biblio" means?
- A.
Sound
- B.
Shape
- C.
Time
- D.
Book
Correct Answer
D. BookExplanation
"Biblio" means "book" in Greek. It serves as a prefix in many English words related to books or literature, such as "bibliography" (a list of books or other works), "bibliophile" (a lover of books), and "bibliotherapy" (the use of books as therapy). This prefix underscores the importance and centrality of books in various aspects of human culture, knowledge, and communication.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The root "bio" means?
- A.
Life
- B.
Water
- C.
Home
- D.
Sisters
Correct Answer
A. LifeExplanation
The root "bio" is derived from the Greek word "bios," which means life. This root is commonly used in various words related to living organisms, such as biology (the study of living organisms), biography (a written account of someone's life), and antibiotic (a substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms). Therefore, the correct answer is "life."Rate this question:
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- 4.
The root "chron" means?
- A.
Metals
- B.
Smiling
- C.
Time
- D.
Phones
Correct Answer
C. TimeExplanation
The root "chron" is derived from the Greek word "chronos" which means time. This root is commonly used in words related to time, such as chronology (the study of time and its sequence of events) and chronic (referring to a long-lasting condition or illness). Therefore, "time" is the correct answer as it accurately represents the meaning of the root "chron".Rate this question:
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- 5.
Geo means?
- A.
Stars
- B.
Moon
- C.
Sound
- D.
Earth
Correct Answer
D. EarthExplanation
The term "geo" is derived from the Greek word "ge" which means "earth". It is commonly used as a prefix in various words related to the Earth, such as geography (study of the Earth's surface), geology (study of the Earth's rocks and minerals), and geocentric (referring to the Earth as the center). Therefore, the correct answer is "earth".Rate this question:
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- 6.
The root "graph" means?
- A.
Measure
- B.
Write
- C.
Life
- D.
Time
Correct Answer
B. WriteExplanation
The root "graph" is derived from the Greek word "graphein," which means "to write." This root is commonly used in words related to writing or recording, such as "autograph," "photograph," or "graphite." Therefore, the correct answer is "write."Rate this question:
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- 7.
Meter means?
- A.
Books
- B.
Friends
- C.
Time
- D.
Measure
Correct Answer
D. MeasureExplanation
The word "meter" typically refers to a unit of measurement used to quantify length or distance. It is commonly used in fields such as science, engineering, and mathematics. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "measure," as it best represents the meaning of "meter."Rate this question:
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- 8.
The root "phono" means?
- A.
Sound
- B.
Sight
- C.
Thoughts
- D.
Touch
Correct Answer
A. SoundExplanation
The root "phono" is derived from the Greek word "phōnē" which means sound. This root is commonly used in words related to sound such as telephone (sound from afar), phonics (study of sounds in language), and symphony (sounding together). Therefore, the correct answer is sound.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Demi is a root that means?
- A.
Mine
- B.
Move
- C.
Jeans
- D.
Half or less than
Correct Answer
D. Half or less thanExplanation
The root "demi" is derived from the French word meaning "half" or "less than." It is commonly used in English to indicate a fraction or a smaller portion of something. Therefore, the correct answer is "half or less than."Rate this question:
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- 10.
The root "hemi" means?
- A.
The sewing at the botton of your jeans
- B.
Half or partial
- C.
Small
- D.
Distant
Correct Answer
B. Half or partialExplanation
The root "hemi" means half or partial. This can be seen in words like hemisphere, which refers to half of a sphere, or hemiplegia, which is paralysis affecting one side of the body. The prefix "hemi-" is derived from the Greek word "hemi," meaning half. It is used to indicate that something is only partially or halfway present or functioning.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Micro means?
- A.
Yarn
- B.
Very large
- C.
Voice
- D.
Very small, short, minute
Correct Answer
D. Very small, short, minute -
- 12.
The root "migr" means?
- A.
Walk around
- B.
Move
- C.
Full of
- D.
Power
Correct Answer
B. MoveExplanation
The root "migr" is derived from the Latin word "migrare" which means "to move." Therefore, the correct answer is "move" as it accurately represents the meaning of the root.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The root "mim" means?
- A.
To play
- B.
To write
- C.
To copy
- D.
Something made of paper
Correct Answer
C. To copyExplanation
The root "mim" means to copy. This can be inferred from the given options as all the other options - to play, to write, and something made of paper - do not relate to the meaning of the root "mim".Rate this question:
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- 14.
Photo means?
- A.
Light
- B.
Large
- C.
Title
- D.
Scrapbook
Correct Answer
A. Light -
- 15.
Tele/ telo is a root that means?
- A.
Telephone
- B.
To converse
- C.
To fear
- D.
Far, distant, complete
Correct Answer
D. Far, distant, completeExplanation
The root "tele/ telo" in this context means far, distant, or complete. This is evident in words like "telescope" (a device to see distant objects), "telecommunication" (communication over long distances), and "telethon" (a complete television broadcast to raise funds).Rate this question:
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- 16.
Scrib/ script are roots which mean?
- A.
To receive
- B.
To drive
- C.
To write
- D.
To withhold
Correct Answer
C. To writeExplanation
The root "scrib/script" is derived from Latin and it means "to write." This can be seen in words like "scribble" and "manuscript" which both involve the act of writing. Therefore, the correct answer is "to write."Rate this question:
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- 17.
The root "test" means"?
- A.
A tough day at school
- B.
To bear witness
- C.
Something from science class
- D.
Small
Correct Answer
B. To bear witnessExplanation
The root "test" means "to bear witness". This means that the word or root "test" is associated with the act of providing evidence or testimony to support a statement or claim. It does not refer to a tough day at school, something from science class, or being small.Rate this question:
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