Question

sort the words according to the meanings of their shared roots
far away

do or make

transfer
telegram
telegraph
telephone
telescope
factory
factor

Explanation:

• telegraph: A device for transmitting messages over long distances.
• telegram: A message sent by telegraph.
• telephone: A device for transmitting sound over long distances.
• telescope: An instrument for viewing distant objects.
• factor: A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
• factory: A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.

Answer:

• far away: telegraph, telegram, telephone, telescope
• do or make: factor, factory