Word Origins
Which of these words probably comes from the Latin word aequus meaning “same, even or equal”. A. unequal B. equestrian C. question D. aerobics
Which of these words probably comes from the Latin word pendo meaning “hang”. A. pencil B. pentagon C. pendant D. open
Which of these words probably comes from the Greek word aster meaning “star”. A. astronomy B. actor C. stress D. stair
There was an inscription on the inside of the wedding band. The word inscription contains the Latin root script. What does script mean? A. forget B. need C. hang D. write
Lewis and Clark explored the unknown territory. The word territory contains the Latin root terr. What does terr mean? A. anger B. land C. terror D. water
Which of these words probably comes from the Greek word skopein meaning “to see”. A. spoke B. open C. telescope D. scorpion