Latin Roots 1
Construct means to build something, because of what latin root?
struct
rupt means...
break
geo means
earth
bio means...
life
To help us break apart the meaning of unknown words, and to spell words that spell latin and greek spelling patterns.
throw
What part of the word "description" means "write"?
script
If -ology means the study of, then psychology is the study of what?
the mind
This GCF means 'a round shape'
sphere
True or False:
Words of latin and greek origin can only be found in English.
False.
Use the latin root 'port' in a word
Examples: portable, porter, import, export etc.
force or drive
If I want to say something is drawn would I use the GCF graph or gram?
gram
meter means...
measure
True or False:
A monarchy is a government run by the people and not a ruler.
False
If we look at something closely we in____. (what is the missing latin root?)
spect
Use the latin root "pel" in a word
Examples: expel, repel, propel etc.
nature or body
A technician is someone that has a specific set of skills. What part of the word "technician" means skill or craft?
techn
'geosphere' literally translates to what?
a round shaped Earth.
Name 4 latin roots
Examples:
ject: throw
port: carry
struct: build
rupt: break
dict: say
script: write
pel: force or drive
spect: look or watch
Name 4 words with latin roots.
answers will vary
If 'bio' means life, and 'auto' means 'self', what is the definition of 'autobiography'?
A work about the creator's own life.
A dictionary is a book of words that we say. What part of the word 'dictionary' means say?
dict
Name 5 words that have either latin or greek roots.
answers vary