Which root means 'bear'?

• A. Para
• B. Pari
• C. Part
• D. Ped

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is recognizing roots that carry specific meanings. The root that means “bear” comes from Latin pario, parere, meaning to bear or give birth. Formed as pari-, it shows up in terms describing the act of bearing offspring or producing. That makes pari- the correct root here. The other options relate to different ideas: para- usually means beside or beyond, part- refers to a portion, and ped- means foot, so they don’t convey the meaning “bear.”