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Unit 1 Greek/Latin Roots

Unit 1 Greek/Latin Roots

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English

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9th Grade

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Robin Ann Crockett

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21 Slides • 19 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a root word?

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A word that can be broken down into smaller parts and still have meaning.

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The most basic part of a word that cannot be broken down further and still have meaning.

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A word that is always used by itself and never combined with other parts.

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A word that has no meaning on its own.

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Multiple Choice

Which Greek root means 'power' or 'strength'?

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dyna

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mal

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bio

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therm

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Multiple Select

Match each word with the correct definition: dynamic, dynamite, dynasty.

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dynamic - characterized by constant change, activity, or progress; full of energy

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dynamite - a powerful explosive

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dynasty - a long line of powerful rulers from the same family

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dynamic - a powerful explosive

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Fill in the Blank

The root '-mal' comes from the Latin word ___, which means 'bad' or 'evil'.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following words means 'failure to function properly'?

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malfunction

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malicious

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malady

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malus

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Multiple Choice

What does the prefix 'endo-' mean in English?

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Outside or external

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Within or internal

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Above or over

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Between or among

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Multiple Choice

Match each word with the correct definition: endoskeleton, endothermic, endoscope.

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endoskeleton: an internal skeleton; endothermic: absorbs heat from surroundings; endoscope: instrument to look inside the body

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endoskeleton: absorbs heat from surroundings; endothermic: instrument to look inside the body; endoscope: an internal skeleton

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endoskeleton: instrument to look inside the body; endothermic: an internal skeleton; endoscope: absorbs heat from surroundings

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endoskeleton: absorbs heat from surroundings; endothermic: an internal skeleton; endoscope: instrument to look inside the body

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Open Ended

How does the meaning of the root 'endo-' help you understand the words 'endoskeleton,' 'endothermic,' and 'endoscope'?

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Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The root 'mito-' comes from the Greek word that means ___

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Open Ended

Explain how the root 'mito-' connects to the scientific meanings of the words 'mitosis,' 'mitochondria,' and 'mitogen.'

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Multiple Select

Which of the following words are related to cell division or cell structure?

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mitosis

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mitogen

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mitochondria

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endoskeleton

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Multiple Choice

Based on what we've learned, what do you think the primary function of mitochondria?

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To store genetic information

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To act as the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy

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To transport nutrients throughout the body

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To control which substances enter and leave the cell

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following words means 'to make events or actions happen at the same time'?

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symphony

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synthesis

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synchronize

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Open Ended

How does the meaning of the root 'syn-' connect to the words 'synthesis,' 'symphony,' and 'synchronize'?

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Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The orchestra performed a moving ___ that blended all the instruments beautifully.

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Multiple Select

Select all the words that are related to the idea of 'difference' or 'variety'.

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diverge

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diversion

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diversify

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symphony

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following words is derived from the Latin root 'diver-' meaning 'to turn in different directions'?

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diverge

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symphony

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synchronize

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synthesis

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Multiple Choice

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The magician’s joke was just a ___ to hide the trick."

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diversion

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diverge

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diversify

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divide

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Open Ended

How would you explain the importance of understanding root words when learning new vocabulary?

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