1. Latin Root Words aqua, port, rupt

2. Meaning  Aqua means “water”

3. Aqua Examples ExampleMeaning aquatic“relating to or being in water” aquarium“a place for water” aquanaut“an underwater explorer” Aquarius“water bearer”

4. Sentences  On Monday, the aquarist cleans the aquarium.  The whale squirted an aqueous, watery substance into the air.

5. Meaning  port means “to carry”

6. Port Examples ExampleMeaning portable“able to be moved or carried” support“to hold up or carry” export“to send away” transport“take or carry to another place”

7. Sentences  Find the cause of the fire and report it to them.  He carried his portfolio of art samples.

8. Meaning  Rupt means “to break or tear”

9. Rupt Examples ExampleMeaning abrupt“toward breaking” corrupt“break within” disrupt“alter or destroy the structure of something” erupt“break out”

10. Sentences  The tire will rupture if we fill it with any more air.  The driver came to an abrupt stop.

11. Exercises 1.Means “to break or tear” 2.Means “water” 3.Means “to carry” a)aqua b)rupt c)port

12. Answers 1.Means “to break or tear” B. rupt 2.Means “water” A. aqua 3.Means “to carry” C. port

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