Word Families

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Instructions: Groups of related words sharing common roots

1.
The words 'spectacle,' 'inspect,' and 'spectator' all share a Latin root meaning what?
A
To look or see
B
To speak
C
To hear
D
To touch
2.
Which root do 'portable,' 'transport,' and 'export' have in common?
A
Port — meaning left side
B
Port — meaning to carry
C
Port — meaning harbor
D
Port — meaning door
3.
'Dictate,' 'predict,' and 'verdict' all share the Latin root 'dict' meaning:
A
To lead
B
To write
C
To judge
D
To say or speak
4.
The words 'manual,' 'manuscript,' and 'manufacture' share a root related to:
A
Heart
B
Hand
C
Mind
D
Feet
5.
Which word does NOT belong in the same family as 'aquarium' and 'aquatic'?
A
Aquamarine
B
Aquifer
C
Aqueduct
D
Adequate
6.
The root 'chrono' in 'chronological,' 'chronicle,' and 'synchronize' means:
A
Color
B
Circle
C
Sound
D
Time
7.
'Benevolent,' 'benefit,' and 'benediction' all contain a root meaning:
A
Below
B
Good or well
C
Bad
D
Bent
8.
The words 'telegram,' 'telephone,' and 'television' share the Greek prefix 'tele' meaning:
A
Far or distant
B
Many
C
Fast
D
Small
9.
'Scribe,' 'describe,' and 'prescription' share a root meaning:
A
To print
B
To write
C
To read
D
To erase
10.
Which word belongs to the same family as 'biology' and 'biography'?
A
Bilateral
B
Binoculars
C
Biopsy
D
Bicycle
11.
The root 'aud' in 'auditorium,' 'audience,' and 'audio' means:
A
To speak
B
To hear
C
To feel
D
To see
12.
'Rupture,' 'erupt,' and 'interrupt' share a root meaning:
A
To flow
B
To build
C
To break
D
To join
13.
The words 'vocal,' 'invoke,' and 'advocate' share a root related to:
A
Voice or calling
B
Strength
C
Emptiness
D
Flying
14.
'Credible,' 'credit,' and 'incredible' share the Latin root 'cred' meaning:
A
To grow
B
To run
C
To believe
D
To create
15.
Which word family does 'pedestrian' belong to, based on its root 'ped'?
A
Words about education
B
Words about children
C
Words about speed
D
Words about feet or walking

Answer Key

Question 1

A. To look or see

Question 2

B. Port — meaning to carry

Question 3

D. To say or speak

Question 4

B. Hand

Question 5

D. Adequate

Question 6

D. Time

Question 7

B. Good or well

Question 8

A. Far or distant

Question 9

B. To write

Question 10

C. Biopsy

Question 11

B. To hear

Question 12

C. To break

Question 13

A. Voice or calling

Question 14

C. To believe

Question 15

D. Words about feet or walking

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