Latin Root Words aqua, port, rupt
Meaning Aqua means “water”
Aqua Examples ExampleMeaning aquatic“relating to or being in water” aquarium“a place for water” aquanaut“an underwater explorer” Aquarius“water bearer”
Sentences On Monday, the aquarist cleans the aquarium. The whale squirted an aqueous, watery substance into the air.
Meaning port means “to carry”
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”
Sentences Find the cause of the fire and report it to them. He carried his portfolio of art samples.
Meaning Rupt means “to break or tear”
Rupt Examples ExampleMeaning abrupt“toward breaking” corrupt“break within” disrupt“alter or destroy the structure of something” erupt“break out”
Sentences The tire will rupture if we fill it with any more air. The driver came to an abrupt stop.
Exercises 1.Means “to break or tear” 2.Means “water” 3.Means “to carry” a)aqua b)rupt c)port
Answers 1.Means “to break or tear” B. rupt 2.Means “water” A. aqua 3.Means “to carry” C. port
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