English 2- roots test

Question 1

-ology

Answer 1

study of

geology: a study of the earth

The professor was going over geology in class.

Question 2

geo

Answer 2

earth

geographic: the physical features of the Earth

National Geographic goes to places to study the Earth.

Question 3

phon

Answer 3

sound

symphony: sounds played at the same time

There was a symphony of sounds coming from the music room.

Question 4

poly

Answer 4

many

polytheistic: many gods

There are religions that study polytheistic ideas.

Question 5

hemo

Answer 5

blood

hemophilia: a condition in which blood doesn’t clot normally

After going to the doctor, they discovered the little girl had hemophilia.

Question 6

sub

Answer 6

under

submarine: a boat that goes underwater

They went in a submarine to explore the ocean.

Question 7

phil

Answer 7

love of

philosopher: lover of wisdom

There were many philosophers in our college AP class.

Question 8

aud

Answer 8

hear

audible: able to be heard

The music was very audible since it was so loud.

Question 9

in

Answer 9

not

incompatible: not compatible

Fire and water are incompatible.

Question 10

fract

Answer 10

broken

fracture: a break in a bone

When they went to the doctor, they said that there was a fracture in the bone.