IXL | Match words with Greek and Latin roots to their meanings

Match the event to how many years it celebrates.

biennial

centennial

one hundred years

two years

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Match the device to what it's used for.

thermostat

thermometer

measuring temperature

keeping a steady temperature

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A root is a part of a word that has a certain meaning. Words that share the same root often have similar meanings that are related to the meaning of the root.

You can use your knowledge of roots to figure out the meanings of words you haven't seen before. For example:

The root cycl means circle or wheel.

The root ped means foot.

The root meter means measure.

A cyclometer is a device that measures how many times a wheel turns.

A pedometer is a device that measures how many steps have been taken.

You can also use the meanings of words you know to learn new roots. For example:

A telephone is a device that sends and receives sounds.

A microphone is used to capture sounds.

Headphones are small speakers that create sounds.

All of these words relate to sound.

This helps you see that the shared root phon means sound.

solution

Thermometer contains the root meter, which means measure. A thermometer is used for measuring temperature.

Thermostat contains the root stat, which means stand. A thermostat is used for keeping a steady temperature.

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