Use Common Grade-Appropriate Greek or Latin Affixes and Roots to Determine Word Meanings: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.B - Common Core: 5th Grade English Language Arts

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Select the best definition for the word "cyclometer"

Hint: the root word "cyclo" means circle or wheel.

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We are told in the problem that "cyclo" means circle or wheel. "Meter" means to measure something. Thus the correct answer is, "A device that measures how many times a wheel turns. ".

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What does the root word "graph" mean?

Hint: a telegraph was a way to send and write letters to someone far away.

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The root word "graph" means to write or draw.

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What does the root word "scope" mean?

Hint: A telescope is a tool that is used to look at something that is far away.

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The root word "scope" means "to look at or observe".

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What does the root “photo” mean?

Hint: A photograph is a picture made using light.

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The root “photo” means light.

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What does the root “phon” mean?

Hint: A xylophone is a musical instrument.

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The root “phon’ means sound.

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What does the root “meter” mean?

Hint: A cyclometer is a tool that measures how many times a wheel spins.

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The root “meter” means to measure.

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What does the root “geo” mean?

Hint: Geography the study of the physical features of the Earth.

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The root “geo” means earth or rock.

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What does the root “tele” mean?

Hint: A telescope is a tool used to look at something far away.

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The root “tele” means far away.

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What does the root “vis” mean?

Hint: A television is a machine that uses signals sent from far away to make pictures and sound people can watch.

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The root “vis” means to see.

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What does the root “scribe” mean?

Hint: Transcribe means to write down something that is said.

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The root “scribe” means to write.

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What does the root “auto” mean?

Hint: Autograph means to sign your own name.

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The root “auto” means own or self.

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