Greek and Latin Roots Unit 8: Three, Four, Five

This root word means "three" and is of Greek origin.

• Quad

• Tri

• Non/Nov

• Oct

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

A series of three novels, movies, etc., that are closely related and involve the same characters or themes

• Centuries

• Duplex

• Century

• Trilogy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

A flat shape that has four sides and four angles

• Quadrangle

• Polygon

• Octagon

• Semicircle

Tags

CCSS.2.G.A.1

A shape that is like a star with five points formed by five straight lines

• Inanimate

• Plural

• Pentagram

• Duet

Tags

CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

This root word means "four" and is of Latin origin.

• Quad/Quar

• Mob/Mot

• Scrib/Script

• Vis/Vid

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

A US customary unit of measurement for liquids; 4 quarts equals a gallon

• Cycle

• Quadrangle

• Aqueduct

• Quart

A long-distance race that has three parts: swimming, bicycling, and running

• Triathlon

• Marathon

• Quartet

• Centigrade

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

One of five babies that are born at the same time to the same mother

• Septet

• Quintuplet

• Medium

• Armada

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

A group of four singers or musicians who perform together

• Octave

• Unison

• Audience

• Quartet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

This root word means "five" and is of both Greek and Latin origin.

• Deci/Deca

• Penta/Quint

• Cent

• Sept

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A