Question

if tele means \far away\ and gram means \something that is written,\ which is the best definition of the word telegram?
o a scientific analysis of handwriting
o a communication that is false
o a message sent over a long distance
o a sound that is far away

Explanation:

The word "telegram" is formed by combining the root "tele" (meaning "far away") and "gram" (meaning "something that is written"). So, it should be related to a written message sent over a distance.

• Option 1: "a scientific analysis of handwriting" has nothing to do with the roots "tele" and "gram".
• Option 2: "a communication that is false" also has no connection to the given root meanings.
• Option 3: "a message sent over a long distance" aligns with "tele" (long distance) and "gram" (written message).
• Option 4: "a sound that is far away" uses "tele" but not "gram" (which is about writing, not sound).

Answer:

C. a message sent over a long distance