Latin Roots and Modern Prefixes Exercise

Latin Roots and Modern Prefixes

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Latin Roots and Modern Prefixes

Examine how ancient Latin roots and modern prefixes combine to form everyday English vocabulary. Practice identifying foundational word parts and their meanings.

Questions

  1. MultiChoice

    What is the origin and meaning of the Latin root 'scrib' or 'script' found in 'scribble' and 'manuscript'?

  2. MultiChoice

    The word 'benevolent' comes from the Latin root 'bene'. What does 'bene' mean?

  3. MultiChoice

    Which Latin root meaning 'to look at' or 'to see' is found in 'spectator' and 'inspect'?

  4. MultiChoice

    The word 'manufacture' originally comes from Latin words meaning what?

  5. MultiChoice

    The root 'dict' in words like 'dictate' and 'predict' comes from Latin and means what?

  6. MultiChoice

    What is the Latin origin and meaning of the root in 'aquarium'?

  7. MultiChoice

    The word 'transport' contains the Latin root 'port'. What does 'port' mean?

  8. MultiChoice

    The word 'auditory' relates to hearing. Which Latin root does it derive from?

  9. MultiChoice

    The Latin prefix 'circum-' in words like 'circumnavigate' means what?

  10. MultiChoice

    The word 'reject' contains the Latin root 'ject'. What does 'ject' mean?

  11. MultiChoice

    The word 'terrarium' uses the Latin root 'terra'. What does 'terra' mean?

  12. MultiChoice

    The root 'vis' or 'vid' in 'vision' and 'video' originates from Latin and means what?