Greek Roots
What does the Greek root "phon/phone" mean? Use a "phon" word in a sentence.
: "Sound." Example: "She used a telephone to call her friend."
What does the Latin root "loc" mean? Give an example word and sentence
"Place." Example: "The picnic's location was near the lake."
What does the prefix "pre-" mean? Use it in a sentence.
Before." Example: "We had a pregame snack.
What does the suffix "-ness" do to a word? Use an example in a sentence.
"-ness" makes a noun showing a state/quality. Example: "Kindness shows you care."
Word scramble: Unscramble "NOFICTI" to make a word. Then add a prefix meaning "not." Use the correct word in a sentence.
Nonfiction. I enjoy reading nonfiction books about animals.
What does the Greek root "graph" mean? Give an example word and use it in a sentence
"Write/draw." Example: "He studied the paragraph carefully."
What does the Latin root "flect/flex" mean? Give an example and use it in a sentence
"Bend." Example: "The shield can deflect the ball." or "She is flexible and can bend easily."
What does the prefix "re-" mean? Use it in a sentence.
Again." Example: "Please reread the instructions."
What does the suffix "-ment" mean? Use an example in a sentence.
"-ment" means action or process. Example: "The agreement was signed."
Fill in the blank: The root in "autograph" means "____." Sentence: "I asked the author for his ____."
Root in "autograph" = "graph" meaning "write/draw." Sentence fill: "I asked the author for his autograph."
What does the Greek root "logos" mean? Use "logic" in a sentence that shows its meaning.
"Word, reason, thought." Example: "Use logic to solve this puzzle."
Name 3 words that use the root loc
locate, location, relocate
What does the prefix "un-" mean? Use it in a sentence.
"Not" or opposite. Example: "The answer is unknown."
What does the suffix "-ize" do to a word? Turn "final" into a verb and use it in a sentence.
"-ize" makes a verb. Example: Turn "final" into "finalize": "We will finalize our plans today."
Matching challenge—Match these: a) "tele-" b) "micro-" c) "anti-" with meanings i) very small ii) against iii) far. Write one sentence using one of the matched pairs.
Matches: a-iii (tele- far), b-i (micro- very small), c-ii (anti- against). Sentence: "The microphone (micro-) makes small sounds louder." or "The telegraph (tele-) sent messages far away."
The root "cycl" means "circle" or "wheel." Name two words that use "cycl" and write one sentence using either word.
Examples: "bicycle, recycle." Sentence: "I rode my bicycle to the park." or "We recycle paper at school."
Name 3 words that use the root flect/flex
What does non mean? Use it in a sentence.
non means not. I read a nonfiction book.
What is the meaning of the word realize?
to make real
Riddle: "I am a suffix that turns quick into a noun meaning 'the state of being quick.' What am I?" After students answer, have them write a sentence using the formed noun.
Riddle answer: "-ness" (making "quickness"). Sentence: "His quickness helped him win the race."
Explain how the Greek roots "tele-" and "photo-" combine with other roots to make words (give one example of each) and write a sentence using one example.
"tele-" = far (telephone: sound from far away). "photo-" = light (photograph: drawing with light). Sentence example: "We saw distant planets through a telescope." (tele- in telescope)
What does the word flexible mean?
able to bend
Pick a base verb (e.g., "place") and show how adding three different prefixes (e.g., "re-", "dis-", "mis-") changes its meaning. Use each new word in a short sentence.
Base "place": "replace" (put back), "misplace" (put in wrong place), "displace" (move out of place). Sentences: "Please replace the book on the shelf. I misplace my keys often. The storm displaced many trees."
What is the meaning of the word movement?
the action of moving
unscramble the word AHENTMEEIVC. What is the suffix in the word?
Achievement. ment meaning action or process