Deciphering Words with 50 Latin Roots

Why is it beneficial to learn Latin root words?

• They help in understanding the structure of sentences.

• They make learning other languages easier.

• They provide insights into the meanings of many English words.

• They improve pronunciation skills.

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What does the Latin root 'am' mean?

• Time

• Love

• Believe

• Tooth

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Which Latin root means 'good'?

• Mort

• Bene

• Chron

• Dent

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What is the meaning of the Latin root 'cred'?

• Believe

• Time

• Tooth

• Lead

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Which Latin root means 'equal'?

• Jen

• Grav

• Fid

• Equi

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CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

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What does the Latin root 'port' mean?

• Feel

• Write

• Carry

• Break

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CCSS.L.6.4B

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Which Latin root means 'look'?

• Temp

• Vid

• Spec

• Tera

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CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

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What is the meaning of the Latin root 'brev'?

• Large

• Short

• Small

• Wrong

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

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Which Latin root means 'make'?

• Hemi

• Frack

• Intra

• Fact

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

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How can you apply your knowledge of Latin root words?

• By memorizing all Latin words.

• By practicing Latin grammar.

• By breaking down unfamiliar words and identifying the Latin roots.

• By learning the history of Latin.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B