Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

Explorer and captain
Words with Latin Roots, II

In the years 1487—1488, a Portuguese sea captain led the first European expedition to sail around the southern tip of Africa. This opened a sea route to Asia. What was the captain’s name?

To answer the question, complete each sentence with the correct word. Choose your answers from the words after the sentences. Write the letter of each answer in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page. Some letters are provided.

1. Dogs and cats are _____ pets in America.

2. Dad and I bought fish for our _____.

3. Anna’s mother works for a large _____.

4. An _____ provides the city with water.

5. A _____ is a person who enjoys living outdoors.

6. Monica belongs to an environmental youth _____ that helps keep parks clean.

7. The college my sister goes to has a beautiful _____.

8. The boxes in the attic _____ old clothes.

9. China has the largest _____ of any country in the world.

10. Dari loves the water and enjoys _____ sports.

Answers

I. aquarium

S. camper

M. aqueduct

O. campus

B. population

R. corps

A. contain

U. popular

D. aquatic

T. corporation