Exploring Greek and Latin Roots in Language

Exploring Greek and Latin Roots in Language

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 10th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RF.3.3A, L.4.4B, L.K.5A

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Ethan Morris

Used 2+ times

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Standards-aligned

CCSS.RF.3.3A
,
CCSS.L.4.4B
,
CCSS.L.K.5A
CCSS.L.1.5A
,
CCSS.L.1.5B
,
CCSS.RF.4.3A
,
CCSS.RF.5.3A
,
CCSS.RF.3.3B
,
CCSS.L.3.4C
,
CCSS.L.5.4B
,
CCSS.L.6.4B
,
CCSS.L.7.4B
,
CCSS.L.8.4B
,
CCSS.L.1.6
,
CCSS.L.3.6
,
CCSS.L.3.4B
,
This tutorial introduces Greek and Latin roots, explaining how they form the basis of new words. It covers the addition of prefixes and suffixes to roots, providing examples like 'reject' and 'eject'. The video explores sample roots from Greek and Latin, demonstrating word creation with prefixes and suffixes. It also teaches how to decode words using root knowledge, with examples such as 'empower', 'dehydrate', and 'biology'. The tutorial aims to enhance understanding of word formation and meaning through roots.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a root in word formation?

To connect words in a sentence

To indicate the tense of a word

To serve as the base of a new word

To change the meaning of the word completely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the prefix 're-' signify?

Against

Again

After

Before

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which root is associated with water?

Tele

Cycl

Hydra/Hydro

Bio

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'bicycle' mean based on its components?

Single wheel

Electric bike

Two wheels

Fast vehicle

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of 'tele' in 'telephone'?

Far

Electric

Sound

Voice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the suffix '-ible' signify in 'flexible'?

Process of

Without

Capable of

Full of

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'empower' mean based on its roots?

To take power away

To give power

To fight for power

To study power

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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