Greek and Latin Roots — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The word "interrupt" means to break into a conversation.
The word "interrupt" contains the root "rupt" (to break) and the prefix "inter-" (between). So interrupting someone means breaking into the middle of what they are saying.
2. A dictionary is a book where words and their meanings are listed .
A dictionary comes from the root "dict" (to say), and it lists words along with their meanings so readers know how to use and say them correctly.
3. To eject something means to throw it out.
The word "eject" combines "e-" (out) with "ject" (throw). To eject means to throw something out, like when a player is ejected from a game and must leave.
4. A volcano erupts when hot lava breaks through the surface.
The word "erupts" contains the root "rupt" (to break) and the prefix "e-" (out). Lava breaks through the earth's surface and bursts outward during a volcanic eruption.
5. When you dictate a letter, you say the words aloud for someone to write.
"Dictate" comes from the root "dict" meaning to say or speak. When you dictate, you say the words out loud while another person writes them down for you.
6. An injection is when medicine is pushed into the body with a needle.
"Injection" comes from "in-" (into) and "ject" (throw). Medicine is pushed into the body through a needle, like throwing it inward past the skin.
7. Something that is abrupt happens suddenly without warning.
"Abrupt" contains the root "rupt" (to break). Something abrupt breaks into the moment suddenly and without warning, like an abrupt stop or an abrupt change in plans.
8. A verdict is the final decision made by a judge or jury.
"Verdict" comes from "ver" (truth) and "dict" (to say). A verdict is when a judge or jury speaks the truth about a case by announcing their final decision.
9. To project your voice means to send it outward so everyone can hear.
"Project" comes from "pro-" (forward) and "ject" (throw). Projecting your voice means throwing your sound forward so it reaches everyone in the room.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
rupt (break)
→ Erupt
Audience
dict (say)
→ Predict
Erupt
ject (throw)
→ Reject
Predict
aud (hear)
→ Audience
Reject
Correct matches: rupt (break) → Erupt; dict (say) → Predict; ject (throw) → Reject; aud (hear) → Audience.