Greek and Latin Roots Lesson

Week 4/Greek-Latin Roots

This week's words:

Predict, Remit

The following words will have pre-fixes, roots, and suffixes.

Read the word and write at least TWO other words for each part of the word. Each additional word beyond 2 = 1 stamp

Yes, it actually needs to be a real word! :D ​

Predict

Pre- before

Dict​- to say

Open Ended

Type as many words as you can think of using the prefix

PRE

Open Ended

Type as many words as you can think of using the ROOT

DICT

RE- again

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MIT-​ to send

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REMIT​

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Open Ended

Type as many words as you can think of using the prefix

RE

Open Ended

Type as many words as you can think of using the root

MIT

Match

Match the following parts of the words to their meanings

• pre

• dict

• re

• mit

before

to say

again

to send

• before

• to say

• again

• to send

Match

Match the following parts of the word to their translations

• Dis

• Miss

• In

• Aud

• Ible

apart/separate

to send

not

to hear

able or capable of

• apart/separate

• to send

• not

• to hear

• able or capable of

Multiple Choice

Based on your knowledge of the greek and latin roots, select the best definition for the following word

Missive

• A written message or letter, especially one that is formal or official in nature.

• A performance or tryout by a performer to demonstrate their abilities, usually for a role in a play, movie, or musical.

• An electronic transmission of great importance

• A type of water-foul who inhabits the swamps of south Florida

Multiple Choice

Based on your knowledge of the greek and latin roots, select the best definition for the following word

Emissary

• Negligent or careless in performing one's duties or responsibilities.

• Standing out or surpassing others in importance, excellence, or achievement.

• A person sent on a mission or assignment, often as a representative or ambassador.

• A relatively minor offense or wrongdoing that is less serious than a felony.

Multiple Choice

Based on your knowledge of the greek and latin roots, select the best definition for the following word

Audacity

• Able to be spoken in a great volume for a huge crowd to hear

• The boldness or daring to take risks, often with a disregard for conventional norms or expectations.

• A submarine that has nuclear capabilities

• A type of speaker system that can be plugged into the wall as well as wirelessly charged