Question

root words

a root word is a word that has a latin or greek root combined with a prefix or suffix. a greek or latin root is not a word by itself, but still has meaning.

you can use roots to help determine word meaning.
bicycle = a vehicle with two wheels.

• you can use the root bi to know that we are talking about something with two.
• you can use the root cycl to know we are talking about something circular.

common greek and latin roots

| bi \
two | port \
to carry | graph \
to write | tele \
far |

| tri \
three | hydra \
water | dict \
to speak/say | spect \
look/see |

Explanation:

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Define root words

A root word is a base word that contains meaning.

Analyze the chart

The chart lists common Greek and Latin roots with meanings.

Identify the first row

The first row contains: bi (two), port (carry), graph (write), tele (far).

Identify the second row

The second row contains: tri (three), hydra (water), dict (speak/say), spect (look/see).

Determine the task

The blank boxes are for writing words containing these roots.
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<answer>
This worksheet is an instructional guide and graphic organizer for learning Greek and Latin root words.

Common Greek and Latin Roots Reference

Root	Meaning	Example Words to Fill In
port	to carry	transport, portable, import
graph	to write	autograph, biography, graphic
tele	far	telescope, telephone, television
tri	three	triangle, tricycle, triple
hydra	water	hydrant, dehydrate, hydraulic
dict	to speak/say	dictate, predict, dictionary
spect	look/see	inspect, spectator, spectacle

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Define root words

A root word is a base word that contains meaning.

Analyze the chart

The chart lists common Greek and Latin roots with meanings.

Identify the first row

The first row contains: bi (two), port (carry), graph (write), tele (far).

Identify the second row

The second row contains: tri (three), hydra (water), dict (speak/say), spect (look/see).

Determine the task

The blank boxes are for writing words containing these roots.
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<answer>
This worksheet is an instructional guide and graphic organizer for learning Greek and Latin root words.

Common Greek and Latin Roots Reference

Root	Meaning	Example Words to Fill In
port	to carry	transport, portable, import
graph	to write	autograph, biography, graphic
tele	far	telescope, telephone, television
tri	three	triangle, tricycle, triple
hydra	water	hydrant, dehydrate, hydraulic
dict	to speak/say	dictate, predict, dictionary
spect	look/see	inspect, spectator, spectacle

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