Question

greek root words: week 7 quiz
part i directions: match the root word to the meaning. write the letter to the matching meaning on the line.

1. ____ gram a. under
2. ____ hypo b. study
3. ____ hydro c. water
4. ____ logy d. write

part ii directions: using the word bank, write the appropriate word in the blank for each definition.
word bank
monogram diagram hypothermia hypochondriac hydroplane hydrosphere mythology paleontology
hologram cryptogram hypodermic hypocritical hydroscope hydrant geology meteorology

1. ______________________ science focused on the atmosphere and forecasting the weather
2. ______________________ a boat that can rise on water
3. ______________________ a three - dimensional image formed
4. ______________________ the science that deals with the earth’s structure
5. ______________________ being under critical of oneself
6. _____________________ text written in code

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

1. in greek ______________________ , zeus is the sky and thunder god who rules mount olympia.
2. a ______________________ syringe is used for injecting medication beneath the skin.
3. draw a simple______________________ of a leaf structure.
4. lakes and rivers are important sources of fresh water in the earth’s ______________________ .
5. the ______________________ placed on the girl’s sweater included her first, middle, last initials.
6. i saw the firefighters using the ______________________ to put out the fire.
7. my sister is such a ______________________ . she always thinks there is something wrong with her.
8. if you go swimming in the winter, you might get ______________________ .
9. i want to study ______________________ in college. i have always loved fossils.

(partially visible: \to look around under water\)

Explanation:

Part I

1. Explanation for 1: "gram" is related to writing (e.g., telegram, diagram). So match with d.

Answer:

for 1**: d

1. Explanation for 2: "hypo" means under (e.g., hypodermic, hypothesis). So match with a.