Question

latin root words: week 8 quiz
part i directions: match the root word to the meaning. write the letter to the matching meaning on the line.

1. __ port a. cut/separate
2. __ sect b. backward
3. __ cav c. carry
4. __ retro d. hollow

part ii directions: using the word bank, write the appropriate word in the blank for each definition.
word bank
import, portable, dissect, section, retroactive, retrograde, cave, cavern, export, transport, intersection, insect, retrospect, retrofit, cavity, excavation

1. __________ small arthropod animals that have three separate sections
2. __________ a separate part of something
3. __________ a chamber inside a cave
4. __________ a review of past events
5. __________ to carry out of a specific place
6. __________ an area that is being cleared

part iii directions: using the same word bank, fill in the blanks with the word that best fits the sentence.

1. the united states __________ a majority of their oil supply from saudi arabia.
2. my laptop is more __________ than my heavy desktop computer.
3. the busy __________ at hobbs and 96 needs a crosswalk, so students are safe walking to school.
4. the school bus __________ students to school everyday.
5. although the new law didn’t go into effect until march 1, 2019, it was made __________ to september 1, 2018.
6. fourth graders always enjoy when they get to __________ owl pellets and see what bones are inside.
7. my mom doesn’t like when the dentist mentions that i have a __________.
8. among the rocks on the side of a mountain, he found a __________ which gave him shelter during the storm.
9. venus is only one of two planets that has a __________ rotation.
10. it’s possible to __________ an older car with ozone-friendly equipment.

Explanation:

Part I

1. For "port", the meaning related to "carry" (option c) matches, so 1 - c.
2. "sect" is related to "cut/separate" (option a), so 2 - a.
3. "cav" means "hollow" (option d), so 3 - d.
4. "retro" means "backward" (option b), so 4 - b.

Part II

1. Small arthropod animals with three sections: "insect" (matches the description of insects having body sections).
2. A separate part of something: "section" (defines a part).
3. A chamber inside a cave: "cavern" (a large cave chamber).
4. A review of past events: "retrospect" (looking back at past events).
5. To carry out of a specific place: "export" (sending goods out of a place).
6. An area being cleared: "excavation" (digging/clearing an area).

Part III

1. The US gets oil from Saudi Arabia, so "imports" (brings in from another country).
2. Laptop is more "portable" (easy to carry) than desktop.
3. A place where two roads meet: "intersection" (of Hobbs and 96 roads).
4. School bus "transports" (carries) students to school.
5. Law made to apply to a past date: "retroactive" (applying retroactively).
6. Dissect owl pellets (cut open to study): "dissect".
7. Dental "cavity" (hollow in a tooth).
8. A "cave" (natural shelter in rocks) for storm shelter.
9. Venus has "retrograde" (backward) rotation.
10. "Retrofit" (modify an older car) with ozone - friendly equipment.

Answer:

s:

Part I

1. c
2. a
3. d
4. b

Part II

1. insect
2. section
3. cavern
4. retrospect
5. export
6. excavation

Part III

1. imports
2. portable
3. intersection
4. transports
5. retroactive
6. dissect
7. cavity
8. cave
9. retrograde
10. retrofit