2024 Fall Reading Final-Greek and Latin Roots-Gift of the Magi

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What does the root 'duct' (duc, duce) mean?

Back

to lead

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What is the meaning of the root 'cede' (or 'ceed, cess')?

Back

to go, yield, or surrender

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What does the root 'ject' mean?

Back

to throw

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What is a morpheme?

Back

The smallest unit of meaning in a word.

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What is a theme in a story?

Back

The message or lesson the author wants you to learn.

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What does the root 'pon' (pose, pound) mean?

Back

to place or put.

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What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

Back

A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end.

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What does the root 'graph' mean?

Back

to write or draw.

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What is the purpose of context clues in reading?

Back

To help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the root 'bio' mean?

Back

life.