100 MCQs on Etymology for CUET UG English
Etymology: Learn Words by Their Root Origins tailored for CUET UG English preparation. It includes a brief theoretical overview followed by 100 MCQs (50 Vocabulary-Based Etymology Questions + 50 Root-Based Questions) with answers and explanations. This can be formatted into a PDF for your study needs.
Etymology: Learn Words by Their Root Origins
Theoretical Overview
What is Etymology?
Etymology is the study of the origin and historical development of words, tracing their roots, meanings, and transformations across languages and time. For CUET UG English, understanding etymology helps in decoding unfamiliar words, improving vocabulary, and tackling questions on word meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and roots.
Key Concepts in Etymology
- Root Words: The core part of a word, often derived from Latin, Greek, or other ancient languages, that carries its primary meaning.
- Example: “Spect” (Latin: to look) → inspect, spectator, spectacle.
- Prefixes: Added before the root to modify meaning.
- Example: “Pre-” (before) → predict (to say before).
- Suffixes: Added after the root to change form or function.
- Example: “-ion” (action/result) → prediction.
- Borrowed Words: English borrows heavily from Latin, Greek, French, and other languages.
- Example: “Aqua” (Latin: water) → aquarium.
- Semantic Change: Words evolve in meaning over time.
- Example: “Bead” originally meant “prayer” (Old English) but now refers to small objects.
Why Etymology for CUET?
- CUET English tests vocabulary, reading comprehension, and verbal ability, often including questions on word origins, meanings, and roots.
- Knowing roots helps deduce meanings of unfamiliar words, a skill useful for synonyms, antonyms, and comprehension questions.
100 MCQs on Etymology for CUET UG English
Part 1: Vocabulary-Based Etymology Questions (1–50)
Instructions: Choose the correct option based on the word’s origin or meaning. Each question tests your understanding of etymology.
1–25: Word Origins and Meanings
- The word “hazard” originates from an Arabic term meaning:
(A) Danger
(B) Dice
(C) Journey
(D) Warning- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: “Hazard” comes from the Arabic “al-zahr,” meaning “the die” (as in dice), reflecting its association with chance and risk in games.
- The word “clue” is derived from “clew,” which originally meant:
(A) A hint
(B) A ball of yarn
(C) A mystery
(D) A map- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: “Clew” referred to a ball of yarn, as in the Greek myth of Theseus using yarn to navigate the Labyrinth, later evolving into “clue” (a hint).
- “Muscle” comes from a Latin word meaning:
(A) Strength
(B) Little mouse
(C) Power
(D) Arm- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Latin “musculus” means “little mouse,” as a flexed muscle was thought to resemble a mouse moving under the skin.
- The word “sandwich” is named after:
(A) A French chef
(B) A type of bread
(C) The 4th Earl of Sandwich
(D) A town in England- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, popularized the concept by eating meat between bread slices during long gaming sessions.
- “Serendipity” originates from the ancient name of which country?
(A) India
(B) Sri Lanka
(C) Persia
(D) Greece- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Coined by Horace Walpole, “serendipity” comes from “Serendip,” the Persian name for Sri Lanka, in a tale about accidental discoveries.
- The word “alarm” comes from an Italian phrase meaning:
(A) Wake up
(B) To arms
(C) Danger ahead
(D) Sound the bell- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From Italian “all’arme!” meaning “to arms,” a call to action in battle, later evolving into a general warning.
- “Choreography” derives from a Greek word meaning:
(A) Dance
(B) Chorus
(C) Movement
(D) Rhythm- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From Greek “choros” (chorus, originally a group of dancers), it evolved to mean the art of arranging dances.
- The word “radical” originally referred to:
(A) Extreme ideas
(B) Roots of plants
(C) Political change
(D) Fundamental beliefs- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From Latin “radix” (root), it first described plant roots, later meaning “fundamental” or “extreme.”
- “Hypocrite” comes from a Greek term for:
(A) Liar
(B) Actor
(C) Deceiver
(D) Judge- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Greek “hypokrites” meant “actor,” as actors wore masks, later implying someone pretending to be what they’re not.
- The word “picnic” likely comes from French words meaning:
(A) Outdoor meal
(B) To peck a little
(C) Family gathering
(D) Sunny day- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From French “piquer” (to peck) and “nique” (a small amount), suggesting a light, casual meal.
- “Meticulous” derives from a Latin word meaning:
(A) Careful
(B) Fear
(C) Precise
(D) Detailed- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From Latin “metus” (fear), it originally meant “timidly careful,” evolving to “painstakingly careful.”
- The word “grog” (as in “groggy”) was originally:
(A) A type of fish
(B) A sailor’s drink
(C) A heavy fog
(D) A loud noise- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: “Grog” was a rum-based drink for sailors, leading to “groggy” for the feeling of overindulgence.
- “Avocado” comes from a Nahuatl word meaning:
(A) Green fruit
(B) Testicle
(C) Smooth texture
(D) Forest gift- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From Nahuatl “āhuacatl,” meaning “testicle,” due to its shape and cultural associations.
- The word “mutt” (as in a dog) is a shortening of:
(A) Muttonhead
(B) Mutiny
(C) Muddle
(D) Mutter- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: “Muttonhead” (a fool, from “mutton” meaning sheep meat) was shortened to “mutt,” later applied to mixed-breed dogs.
- “Fascinate” originally meant:
(A) To charm
(B) To bewitch
(C) To attract
(D) To puzzle- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From Latin “fascinare” (to bewitch), linked to “evil spell,” it later meant general allure.
- The word “caterpillar” comes from French words meaning:
(A) Crawling insect
(B) Hairy cat
(C) Little dog
(D) Leaf eater- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From French “cate” (cat) and “pelose” (hairy), describing its fuzzy appearance.
- “Adobe” comes from a Spanish word meaning:
(A) Sun-dried brick
(B) Desert house
(C) Clay pot
(D) Hot sand- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: Spanish “adobe” means a sun-dried brick, often made of mud.
- The word “chauffeur” originally referred to:
(A) A car driver
(B) A steam engine stoker
(C) A horse rider
(D) A servant- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: French “chauffeur” meant one who stokes a steam engine, later applied to car drivers.
- “Smithereens” likely comes from an Irish word meaning:
(A) Small pieces
(B) Broken glass
(C) Tiny rocks
(D) Scattered dust- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: From Irish “smidirini” (little bits), used since the 19th century.
- The word “unicycle” is derived from Latin/Greek roots meaning:
(A) One wheel
(B) Single rider
(C) Fast cycle
(D) Round path- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: From Latin “uni-” (one) and Greek “kyklos” (circle/wheel), meaning “one wheel.”
- “Amnesia” comes from Greek words meaning:
(A) Memory loss
(B) No memory
(C) Forgetful mind
(D) Hidden thoughts- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From Greek “a-” (not) and “mnesis” (memory), literally “no memory.”
- The word “connoisseur” comes from a French verb meaning:
(A) To taste
(B) To know
(C) To judge
(D) To collect- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From French “connaître” (to know), referring to someone with deep knowledge.
- “Dormant” derives from a French word meaning:
(A) Inactive
(B) Sleep
(C) Hidden
(D) Quiet- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From French “dormir” (to sleep), as in a hibernating (dormant) animal.
- The word “zaftig” (meaning curvy) comes from:
(A) Yiddish
(B) German
(C) French
(D) Latin- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: From Yiddish “zaftik,” meaning juicy or plump, often used to describe a curvy woman.
- “Milliner” (hatmaker) gets its name from:
(A) A type of fabric
(B) Milan, Italy
(C) A French designer
(D) A sewing tool- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From Milan, a fashion center where milliners produced ribbons and hats.
26–50: Etymology and Usage
- The word “luxury” is linked to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning:
(A) Wealth
(B) Sweet
(C) Comfort
(D) Excess- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From Proto-Indo-European “dleu̯k-” (sweet), evolving through Latin “luxuria” (excess) to mean extravagance.
- “Nottingham” (a British place name) originally meant:
(A) North town
(B) Estate of Snot’s people
(C) New hamlet
(D) Forest clearing- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From Old English “Snot” (a person’s name) and “ingham” (estate), later dropping the “S.”
- The phrase “let the cat out of the bag” relates to the etymology of:
(A) Deception
(B) Surprise
(C) Buying a pig in a poke
(D) Hiding a secret- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: From the medieval scam of selling a cat in a bag (“poke”) instead of a pig, revealing the trick.
- The word “coach” comes from a Hungarian town named:
(A) Kocs
(B) Budapest
(C) Debrecen
(D) Szeged- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: From Kocs, where a type of carriage was made, later applied to vehicles and instructors.
- “Scavenger” originally referred to:
(A) A street cleaner
(B) A tax collector
(C) A hunter
(D) A thief- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: In medieval times, scavengers collected taxes on market goods, later tasked with cleaning streets.
- The word “bead” originally meant:
(A) Small object
(B) Prayer
(C) Jewel
(D) Thread- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From Old English “gebed” (prayer), as beads were used to count prayers, later referring to the objects.
- “Aries” comes from a Latin word meaning:
(A) Star
(B) Ram
(C) Fire
(D) Leader- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Latin “aries” means “ram,” linked to the zodiac sign.
- The word “glamour” evolved from:
(A) Grammar
(B) Glimmer
(C) Glory
(D) Glow- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: From “grammar” (learning, including magic), altered in Scots to “glamer” (enchantment), then “glamour” (mysterious allure).
- “Could” (past tense of can) derives from Old English:
(A) Cunnan
(B) Cuðe
(C) Canne
(D) Cweðan- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From “cuðe” (knew), which gained the standard “-ed” ending, while “uncouth” retains the original form.
- The letter “A” likely originates from an Egyptian hieroglyph of:
(A) A bird
(B) An ox’s head
(C) A river
(D) A hand- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: The hieroglyph for an ox’s head, turned upside down, resembles the modern “A.”
- The word “alpha” (as in the Greek letter) comes from a Semitic word meaning:
(A) First
(B) Ox
(C) Leader
(D) Beginning- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From Semitic “aleph” (ox), adapted by Greeks for the vowel “a.”
- “Jackpot” originally referred to:
(A) A large prize
(B) A type of slot machine
(C) A poker game
(D) A treasure chest- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: From draw poker, where the pot grows until a player has a pair of jacks.
- The word “set” is related to “sit” through:
(A) Borrowing
(B) Causative formation
(C) Semantic shift
(D) Compounding- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: “Set” is a causative form of “sit,” meaning to cause something to sit.
- “Bless” is etymologically linked to:
(A) Blood
(B) Bliss
(C) Light
(D) Peace- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: From Old English, “bless” meant “to mark with blood,” evolving to mean consecration.
- The word “orange” comes from:
(A) Sanskrit
(B) Latin
(C) French
(D) Arabic- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: From Sanskrit “naranga” (orange tree), via Arabic and Old French to English.
- “Gym” is a shortened form of:
(A) Gymnastics
(B) Gymnasium
(C) Gymnos
(D) Gymnast- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From “gymnasium,” a place for exercise, derived from Greek “gymnazein” (to exercise naked).
- The word “aqua” (as in aquarium) comes from:
(A) Greek
(B) Latin
(C) French
(D) Spanish- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Latin “aqua” means water, used in words like “aquatic.”
- “Hippopotamus” means:
(A) River horse
(B) Big beast
(C) Water cow
(D) Fat swimmer- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: From Greek “hippos” (horse) and “potamos” (river), meaning “river horse.”
- The word “etymology” itself comes from Greek words meaning:
(A) Word history
(B) True sense
(C) Language study
(D) Root meaning- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From Greek “etymon” (true sense) and “logia” (study of).
- “Paprika” comes from which language?
(A) Spanish
(B) Hungarian
(C) Italian
(D) French- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: From Hungarian, linked to the spice used in Hungarian cuisine.
- The word “schedule” shows pronunciation variation due to:
(A) Dialect
(B) Borrowing
(C) Semantic shift
(D) Compounding- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: Pronounced “sked-jool” (American) or “shed-yool” (British) due to dialectal differences.
- “Kayak” originates from:
(A) Greenland Inuit
(B) Hawaiian
(C) Spanish
(D) French- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: From Inuit “qajaq,” meaning a small boat.
- The word “sushi” is an example of:
(A) Compounding
(B) Borrowing
(C) Onomatopoeia
(D) Derivation- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Borrowed from Japanese, reflecting cultural exchange.
- “Tawdry” comes from a fair honoring:
(A) St. Audrey
(B) St. Thomas
(C) St. Mary
(D) St. Peter- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: From “St. Audrey’s fair,” where cheap goods were sold, leading to the meaning “cheap and showy.”
- The word “count” (as in nobility) originally meant:
(A) Head officer of the stable
(B) Royal advisor
(C) Tax collector
(D) Military leader- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: From Latin “comes,” meaning a high-ranking officer at the palace.
Part 2: Root-Based Etymology Questions (51–100)
Instructions: Identify the root, its meaning, or the word derived from it. These questions focus on Greek and Latin roots common in English.
51–75: Identify the Root or Meaning
- The root “spect” (as in “spectator”) means:
(A) To speak
(B) To look
(C) To hear
(D) To touch- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Latin “spectare” means “to look,” as in “inspect” (look into) and “spectacle” (something to see).
- The root “pre-” (as in “predict”) means:
(A) After
(B) Before
(C) Against
(D) Together- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Latin “pre-” means “before,” as in “preview” (see before).
- The root “aqua” (as in “aquarium”) means:
(A) Air
(B) Water
(C) Earth
(D) Fire- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Latin “aqua” means “water,” as in “aquatic” (related to water).
- The root “uni-” (as in “unicycle”) means:
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Many
(D) None- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: Latin “uni-” means “one,” as in “uniform” (one form).
- The root “bio” (as in “biology”) means:
(A) Life
(B) Earth
(C) Study
(D) Body- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: Greek “bios” means “life,” as in “biography” (life story).
- The root “phon” (as in “telephone”) means:
(A) Light
(B) Sound
(C) Movement
(D) Time- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Greek “phone” means “sound,” as in “phonetics” (study of sounds).
- The root “geo” (as in “geography”) means:
(A) Sky
(B) Earth
(C) Water
(D) Fire- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Greek “geo” means “earth,” as in “geology” (study of the earth).
- The root “chrono” (as in “chronology”) means:
(A) Time
(B) Order
(C) Space
(D) Number- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: Greek “chronos” means “time,” as in “synchronize” (time together).
- The root “graph” (as in “autograph”) means:
(A) To speak
(B) To write
(C) To see
(D) To hear- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Greek “graphein” means “to write,” as in “photograph” (light writing).
- The root “therm” (as in “thermal”) means:
(A) Cold
(B) Heat
(C) Light
(D) Pressure- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Greek “therme” means “heat,” as in “thermometer” (heat measurer).
- The root “auto” (as in “automatic”) means:
(A) Self
(B) Other
(C) Many
(D) New- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: Greek “autos” means “self,” as in “autobiography” (self-life story).
- The root “port” (as in “transport”) means:
(A) To carry
(B) To build
(C) To move
(D) To hold- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: Latin “portare” means “to carry,” as in “import” (carry in).
- The root “vid/vis” (as in “video”) means:
(A) To hear
(B) To see
(C) To touch
(D) To speak- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Latin “videre” means “to see,” as in “visible” (can be seen).
- The root “dict” (as in “predict”) means:
(A) To write
(B) To speak
(C) To think
(D) To lead- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Latin “dicere” means “to speak,” as in “dictate” (speak out).
- The root “cred” (as in “credible”) means:
(A) To trust
(B) To doubt
(C) To know
(D) To create- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: Latin “credere” means “to believe/trust,” as in “incredible” (not believable).
- The root “manu” (as in “manual”) means:
(A) Hand
(B) Foot
(C) Mind
(D) Tool- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: Latin “manus” means “hand,” as in “manufacture” (make by hand).
- The root “ped/pod” (as in “pedestrian”) means:
(A) Foot
(B) Head
(C) Arm
(D) Body- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: Latin “pes/pedis” means “foot,” as in “podiatrist” (foot doctor).
- The root “log” (as in “dialogue”) means:
(A) Word
(B) Sound
(C) Thought
(D) Study- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: Greek “logos” means “word,” as in “logic” (study of reasoning/words).
- The root “bene” (as in “benevolent”) means:
(A) Good
(B) Bad
(C) Large
(D) Small- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: Latin “bene” means “good,” as in “benefit” (good deed).
- The root “mal” (as in “malicious”) means:
(A) Good
(B) Bad
(C) Big
(D) Small- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Latin “malus” means “bad,” as in “malfunction” (bad functioning).
- The root “hydr” (as in “hydrate”) means:
(A) Air
(B) Water
(C) Fire
(D) Earth- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Greek “hydor” means “water,” as in “hydroelectric” (water-powered electricity).
- The root “photo” (as in “photograph”) means:
(A) Light
(B) Sound
(C) Color
(D) Shape- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: Greek “phos/photos” means “light,” as in “photosynthesis” (light synthesis).
- The root “scope” (as in “telescope”) means:
(A) To measure
(B) To see
(C) To hear
(D) To touch- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Greek “skopein” means “to see,” as in “microscope” (see small things).
- The root “tele” (as in “telephone”) means:
(A) Near
(B) Far
(C) Fast
(D) Slow- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: Greek “tele” means “far,” as in “television” (see from far).
- The root “psyche” (as in “psychology”) means:
(A) Mind
(B) Body
(C) Spirit
(D) Emotion- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: Greek “psyche” means “mind/soul,” as in “psychiatrist” (mind doctor).
76–100: Derive Words from Roots
- A word with the root “spect” (to look) could be:
(A) Respect
(B) Speak
(C) Special
(D) Speed- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: “Respect” (re- + spect) means to look back at, derived from “spect” (to look).
- A word with the root “pre-” (before) could be:
(A) Present
(B) Prevent
(C) Press
(D) Prepare- Answer: (B)
- Explanation: “Prevent” (pre- + vent) means to come before to stop something.
- A word with the root “aqua” (water) could be:
(A) Aquatic
(B) Air
(C) Quake
(D) Acquire- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: “Aquatic” means related to water, from “aqua.”
- A word with the root “uni-” (one) could be:
(A) Union
(B) Unique
(C) Unit
(D) All of the above- Answer: (D)
- Explanation: All derive from “uni-” (one): “union” (one group), “unique” (one of a kind), “unit” (one part).
- A word with the root “bio” (life) could be:
(A) Biography
(B) Billion
(C) Bicycle
(D) Bind- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: “Biography” (bio + graphy) means life story.
- A word with the root “phon” (sound) could be:
(A) Phone
(B) Photo
(C) Phase
(D) Physical- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: “Phone” relates to sound, as in “telephone” (far sound).
- A word with the root “geo” (earth) could be:
(A) Geometry
(B) Geography
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Geometry” (earth measurement) and “geography” (earth writing) both use “geo.”
- A word with the root “chrono” (time) could be:
(A) Chronicle
(B) Chronic
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Chronicle” (time record) and “chronic” (over time) both use “chrono.”
- A word with the root “graph” (to write) could be:
(A) Graphic
(B) Graph
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Graphic” (written/drawn) and “graph” (something written) both use “graph.”
- A word with the root “therm” (heat) could be:
(A) Thermometer
(B) Thermal
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Thermometer” (heat measurer) and “thermal” (heat-related) both use “therm.”
- A word with the root “auto” (self) could be:
(A) Automatic
(B) Author
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: “Automatic” (self-moving) uses “auto”; “author” does not.
- A word with the root “port” (to carry) could be:
(A) Portable
(B) Portion
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (A)
- Explanation: “Portable” (able to be carried) uses “port”; “portion” is unrelated.
- A word with the root “vid/vis” (to see) could be:
(A) Vision
(B) Visit
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Vision” (sight) and “visit” (go to see) both use “vid/vis.”
- A word with the root “dict” (to speak) could be:
(A) Dictionary
(B) Dictate
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Dictionary” (word list) and “dictate” (speak out) both use “dict.”
- A word with the root “cred” (to trust) could be:
(A) Credit
(B) Creed
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Credit” (trust in payment) and “creed” (belief) both use “cred.”
- A word with the root “manu” (hand) could be:
(A) Manual
(B) Manufacture
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Manual” (by hand) and “manufacture” (make by hand) both use “manu.”
- A word with the root “ped/pod” (foot) could be:
(A) Pedal
(B) Podiatry
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Pedal” (foot-operated) and “podiatry” (foot care) both use “ped/pod.”
- A word with the root “log” (word) could be:
(A) Logic
(B) Dialogue
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Logic” (reasoning) and “dialogue” (word exchange) both use “log.”
- A word with the root “bene” (good) could be:
(A) Benefit
(B) Benevolent
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Benefit” (good deed) and “benevolent” (good-willed) both use “bene.”
- A word with the root “mal” (bad) could be:
(A) Malfunction
(B) Malice
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Malfunction” (bad functioning) and “malice” (bad intent) both use “mal.”
- A word with the root “hydr” (water) could be:
(A) Hydrate
(B) Hydroplane
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Hydrate” (add water) and “hydroplane” (water glider) both use “hydr.”
- A word with the root “photo” (light) could be:
(A) Photograph
(B) Photosynthesis
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Photograph” (light writing) and “photosynthesis” (light synthesis) both use “photo.”
- A word with the root “scope” (to see) could be:
(A) Telescope
(B) Microscope
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Telescope” (see far) and “microscope” (see small) both use “scope.”
- A word with the root “tele” (far) could be:
(A) Television
(B) Telegraph
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Television” (see far) and “telegraph” (write far) both use “tele.”
- A word with the root “psyche” (mind) could be:
(A) Psychology
(B) Psychic
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above
- Answer: (C)
- Explanation: “Psychology” (study of the mind) and “psychic” (mind-related) both use “psyche.”
