Greek and Latin Roots (Extended)

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the origins of Greek and Latin roots in the English language?

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason most English words can be understood without looking them up?

• Because they are made from word parts that come from other languages

• Because they are simple to guess

• Because they are always explained in context

• Because English is an easy language

Fill in the Blank

The Latin root for 'to send or throw' is ___.

Multiple Select

Select all the words that are related to the Latin root 'mitto, missus'.

• Missile

• Mission

• Dismiss

• Democracy

Open Ended

What do you think dismiss means if miss means send?

Open Ended

What does duplicate mean if plicare means fold?

Match

Match the following root words with their English words.

• mitto/missus

• plicare

• kratos

Transmit

Replicate

Democracy

• Transmit

• Replicate

• Democracy

Match

Match the following root words with their English words.

• mitto/missus

• plicare

• kratos

Submit

Multiplication

Autocrat

• Submit

• Multiplication

• Autocrat

Open Ended

How can understanding Greek and Latin roots help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words?