Use Greek/Latin Roots and Affixes - 4th Grade Writing
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What does the Greek root "tele" mean in words like "telephone" and "telegraph"?
What does the Greek root "tele" mean in words like "telephone" and "telegraph"?
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tele = far; distant. This root appears in words about distance communication.
tele = far; distant. This root appears in words about distance communication.
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What does the Latin prefix "pre-" mean in words such as "preview" and "preheat"?
What does the Latin prefix "pre-" mean in words such as "preview" and "preheat"?
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Before. This prefix indicates something happens earlier.
Before. This prefix indicates something happens earlier.
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What does the Greek root "photo" mean in words like "photograph" and "photosynthesis"?
What does the Greek root "photo" mean in words like "photograph" and "photosynthesis"?
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photo = light. This root relates to brightness and illumination.
photo = light. This root relates to brightness and illumination.
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What does the Greek root "bio" mean in words like "biography" and "biology"?
What does the Greek root "bio" mean in words like "biography" and "biology"?
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bio = life. This root relates to living things and organisms.
bio = life. This root relates to living things and organisms.
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What does the Greek root "geo" mean in words like "geography" and "geology"?
What does the Greek root "geo" mean in words like "geography" and "geology"?
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geo = earth. This root refers to our planet and its features.
geo = earth. This root refers to our planet and its features.
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Choose the best meaning of "autograph" using roots: "auto" + "graph".
Choose the best meaning of "autograph" using roots: "auto" + "graph".
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a person’s own written name; signature. Combines "self" (auto) + "write" (graph) = self-writing.
a person’s own written name; signature. Combines "self" (auto) + "write" (graph) = self-writing.
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Choose the best meaning of "telegraph" using roots: "tele" + "graph".
Choose the best meaning of "telegraph" using roots: "tele" + "graph".
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a way to send writing over a distance. Combines "far" (tele) + "write" (graph) = distant writing.
a way to send writing over a distance. Combines "far" (tele) + "write" (graph) = distant writing.
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Choose the best meaning of "photograph" using roots: "photo" + "graph".
Choose the best meaning of "photograph" using roots: "photo" + "graph".
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a picture made by recording light. Combines "light" (photo) + "write" (graph) = light recording.
a picture made by recording light. Combines "light" (photo) + "write" (graph) = light recording.
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What does the Latin root "port" mean in words like "transport" and "portable"?
What does the Latin root "port" mean in words like "transport" and "portable"?
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port = carry. This root involves moving or bearing things.
port = carry. This root involves moving or bearing things.
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What does the Latin prefix "trans-" mean in words like "transport" and "transatlantic"?
What does the Latin prefix "trans-" mean in words like "transport" and "transatlantic"?
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trans- = across. This prefix indicates movement from one side to another.
trans- = across. This prefix indicates movement from one side to another.
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What does the Greek root "meter" mean in words like "thermometer" and "speedometer"?
What does the Greek root "meter" mean in words like "thermometer" and "speedometer"?
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meter = measure. This root involves measuring devices and units.
meter = measure. This root involves measuring devices and units.
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What does the Greek root "auto" mean in words like "autograph" and "autobiography"?
What does the Greek root "auto" mean in words like "autograph" and "autobiography"?
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auto = self. This root refers to oneself or by oneself.
auto = self. This root refers to oneself or by oneself.
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What does the Greek root "auto" mean in words such as "autograph" and "automatic"?
What does the Greek root "auto" mean in words such as "autograph" and "automatic"?
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Self. This root indicates something done by oneself.
Self. This root indicates something done by oneself.
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Identify the meaning of "submarine" using the prefix "sub-" and the base "marine".
Identify the meaning of "submarine" using the prefix "sub-" and the base "marine".
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A vessel that travels under the sea. Combines "under" (sub) + "sea" (marine) = under the sea.
A vessel that travels under the sea. Combines "under" (sub) + "sea" (marine) = under the sea.
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What does the Latin suffix "-less" mean in words such as "careless" and "hopeless"?
What does the Latin suffix "-less" mean in words such as "careless" and "hopeless"?
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Without. This suffix indicates absence or lack.
Without. This suffix indicates absence or lack.
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What does the Latin suffix "-ful" mean in words such as "helpful" and "joyful"?
What does the Latin suffix "-ful" mean in words such as "helpful" and "joyful"?
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Full of. This suffix indicates abundance or presence.
Full of. This suffix indicates abundance or presence.
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What does the Latin suffix "-able" mean in words such as "readable" and "washable"?
What does the Latin suffix "-able" mean in words such as "readable" and "washable"?
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Able to be; capable of being. This suffix shows possibility or capability.
Able to be; capable of being. This suffix shows possibility or capability.
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What does the Greek root "graph" mean in words such as "telegraph" and "autograph"?
What does the Greek root "graph" mean in words such as "telegraph" and "autograph"?
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Write; writing. This root forms words related to recording or drawing.
Write; writing. This root forms words related to recording or drawing.
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Choose the best meaning of "autograph" using roots: auto + graph.
Choose the best meaning of "autograph" using roots: auto + graph.
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A person’s own signature. Combines 'self' (auto) + 'write' (graph) = self writing.
A person’s own signature. Combines 'self' (auto) + 'write' (graph) = self writing.
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What does the Latin prefix "trans-" mean in words such as "transport" and "transatlantic"?
What does the Latin prefix "trans-" mean in words such as "transport" and "transatlantic"?
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Across. This prefix indicates movement from one side to another.
Across. This prefix indicates movement from one side to another.
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