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Latin and Greek Word Parts

Grade 5 · English Language Arts · Grammar and Vocabulary · Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Lesson Summary

Use roots, prefixes, and suffixes from Latin and Greek to figure out the meanings of new words.

Explanation

Many English words are built from Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes. A prefix goes at the beginning of a word, a root is the main part, and a suffix goes at the end. Knowing these parts helps you figure out unfamiliar words. For example, the Greek root 'tele' means 'far,' so 'telephone' means 'far sound' and 'telescope' means 'far seeing.' Learning a few common word parts can unlock the meaning of hundreds of words.

Practice Questions

Q1: The Latin root 'aqua' means water. What does 'aquarium' likely mean?
Answer: A place where water animals are kept. The root 'aqua' tells you it is related to water.
Q2: The prefix 'un-' means 'not.' What does 'unhappy' mean?
Answer: Not happy. The prefix 'un-' reverses the meaning of the word.
Q3: The Greek root 'bio' means life. What does 'biology' mean?
Answer: The study of life. 'Bio' means life and the suffix '-logy' means the study of.
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