Latin root "port-" Activity 1

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Study the words and the parts of speech on quizlet and blooket. Complete the activity below using the root word "port-" meaning to carry.
Study the words and the parts of speech on quizlet and blooket. Complete the activity below using the root word "port-" meaning to carry.
Required
5
The Latin root port means to _______ .
Required
25

Match the definition to the word.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
portable
to send people out of the country they are not a citizen of, usually forcibly.
teleport
to bring a product into one country from another to be sold.
import
able to be carried or moved with ease.
transport
an imaginary way to move across distance or space instantly.
deport
to move people or goods from one place to another by bus, truck, ship, etc.
Required
5

Move the words to the correct part of speech. Remember a verb is an action word and an adjective describes a noun. You will have 4 words as verbs and 1 word as an adjective.

  • deport
  • portable
  • import
  • teleport
  • transport
  • Verb
  • adjective
Required
5
A barge can ______________ dozens of new cars at one time.
Other Answer Choices:
portable
deport
import
transport
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5
The United States ___________ goods from many other countries.
Other Answer Choices:
teleport
portable
import
teleport
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5
The government may ___________ a criminal if he is not a citizen.
Other Answer Choices:
transport
import
teleport
deport
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5
The _____________radio requires batteries in order to work.
Other Answer Choices:
import
portable
deport
transport
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5
The alien was able to _____________ to his home planet and back within minutes.
Other Answer Choices:
import
transport
teleport
deport
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5
It is unimportant if the bags are ________________ by land or sea as long as they get there.
Other Answer Choices:
transported
portable
deported
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5
Our nations's seaports receive many ____________ from other countries.
Other Answer Choices:
portable
teleports
deports
imports
Instructions for the activity below.

Move the PORT word to solve the word sums.
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30
1. out + carry = ___________
2. in + carry = ___________
3. away + carry = ___________
4. back + carry = ___________
5. across + carry = ______________
6. able + carry = _____________
7. carry + below = ____________
Other Answer Choices:
portable
deport
report
transport
export
import
support