Question

sort the words according to the meanings of their shared roots.
closure preservation close enclose
biweekly closet binoculars reservation
protect two shut

Explanation:

1. For the "protect" group: The root related to protection is "serv" (from Latin "servare" meaning to keep/protect). "preservation" (keeping something safe) and "reservation" (keeping a spot/thing) share this root.
2. For the "two" group: The root "bi" or "bin" means two. "biweekly" (occurring every two weeks) and "binoculars" (using two eyes/lenses) share this root.
3. For the "shut" group: The root related to closing/shutting is "clos" or "enclos" - "closure" (act of closing), "close" (to shut), "enclose" (to shut in), "closet" (a shut - in space) share this root.

Answer:

• protect: preservation, reservation
• two: biweekly, binoculars
• shut: closure, close, enclose, closet