Greek and Latin Roots

Greek and Latin Roots

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Greek and Latin Roots

The English language was built on borrowing from other languages. More than 60% of English words have Greek or Latin roots. This week, we will be looking at 4 Greek and Latin roots and words that use them.

Bio

Our first root word is Bio. Like when we see the word biology. Bio is a Greek word and it means life.

Multiple Choice

What do you think biohazard means?

• Hazard to biomes

• Dangerous to life

• Life happens

Logy

Logy is a greek word and it means the study of. The word zoology means the study of animals.

Multiple Choice

What do you think biology means ?

• The study of life

• A person who studies life

• The study of earth

Graph

Our next root word is graph. Graph is also a Greek word and it means to write. Think of paragraph. Para is another Greek prefix that means beside. So, it’s writing that is beside each other.

Multiple Choice

What is an autograph ?

• A written signature

• A picture

• A sketch

• A story written about a person's life

Ge/o

Our next root word is ge/o. Geo means Earth. Like geology. Ology is the study of. Geology is the study of Earth.

Multiple Choice

What does geography mean?

• A written description of the earth

• A picture of the earth

• The study of the earth

• The earth

Photo

Photo is also a Greek word and it means light. Think of photograph. It mean an image created by light.

Multiple Choice

What does photography mean?

• Drawing with light

• A person who takes pictures

• The study of light

• Pictures

Phon

Our last root word for the week is phon. Phone is also Greek and it means sound. Think of homophone. It means having the same sound!

Multiple Choice

What does phonology mean?

• A sound system of a language

• The study of the english language

Open Ended

Can you think of a word that has one of these root words?

Poll

How do you feel about greek roots?

• I don't understand

• I am understanding but I need a little more help

• I am understanding really well

• I'm an expert