Importance of Greek and Latin Root Words

What are Greek and Latin root words important for?

• Building a strong vocabulary

• Learning a new language

• Improving handwriting

• Enhancing math skills

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What can learning root words help you do?

• Solve math problems

• Figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words

• Write essays

• Draw better

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What do most root words in English need to create a meaningful word?

• A) A prefix and/or a suffix

• B) A verb and an adjective

• C) A noun and a pronoun

• D) A conjunction and an interjection

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What is a prefix?

• The beginning of a word

• The end of a word

• The middle of a word

• A type of punctuation

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What is a suffix?

• The beginning of a word

• The end of a word

• The middle of a word

• A type of punctuation

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What is the Greek root for "star; heavenly body; outer space"?

• Geo

• Ast, aster, astro

• Hydro

• Bio

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What is the definition of the word "asterisk"?

• To erase a word

• To mark with a star

• To underline a sentence

• To highlight a paragraph

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What part of speech is the word "asterisk"?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

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Which sentence uses the word "asterisk" correctly?

• She asterisked the cake with icing.

• The parts that stand out are marked by asterisks.

• He asterisked the car with a new paint job.

• The asterisk was used to underline the text.

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What is the definition of the word "asteroid"?

• A large gaseous planet

• A small rocky celestial body

• A type of star

• A comet with a tail

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