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QuizMultiple Choice

Context Clues, Roots, and Affixes

Question 5 • WI-English Language Arts 8 A

The root aqua means "water," so the word aqueduct most likely means

Answer
A
"fish found only in rivers."
B
"a large bird that eats fish."
C
"the blue-green color of water."
D
"a pipe that carries water."

Explanation

The root aqua means “water,” and the rest of aqueduct refers to something that leads or carries. An aqueduct is a structure or channel that carries water from one place to another, so “a pipe that carries water” is the best choice.

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