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Latin roots provide foundational meanings for thousands of English words. Which definition correctly pairs with each Latin root morpheme?

  • tract (e.g., attract, traction)To pull or draw
  • port (e.g., portable, transport)To carry or convey
  • aud (e.g., audience, audible)To hear or listen
  • scrib / script (e.g., scribble, manuscript)To write or record

Answer

tract pairs with 'To pull or draw'; port pairs with 'To carry or convey'; aud pairs with 'To hear or listen'; scrib / script pairs with 'To write or record'.
Each root is paired with its direct etymological meaning: 'tract' comes from 'trahere' (to pull/draw), 'port' comes from 'portare' (to carry), 'aud' comes from 'audire' (to hear), and 'scrib/script' comes from 'scribere' (to write).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the root 'tract' in familiar words like 'tractor' and 'extract'.
Identify that 'tract' signifies the action of pulling or drawing.
Morphemic analysis connects root meaning to common English derivatives.
2
Analyze the root 'port' in familiar words like 'import' and 'porter'.
Identify that 'port' signifies the action of carrying or conveying.
The Latin verb 'portare' directly translates to carrying items from one place to another.
3
Analyze the root 'aud' in familiar words like 'auditory' and 'auditorium'.
Identify that 'aud' relates to hearing and listening.
The Latin root 'audire' forms words associated with sound perception.
4
Analyze the root 'scrib/script' in familiar words like 'describe' and 'postscript'.
Identify that 'scrib/script' relates to writing and recording.
The Latin root 'scribere' forms words associated with making written marks or documents.

Key Concept

Latin root morphemes serve as structural building blocks that determine core meanings in English vocabulary.
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