Greek and Latin Roots (weeks 11+12)

What does the root dent- mean?

• tooth

• dentist

• foot

What does the root ov- mean?

• oven

• oval

• egg

What does the root mal- mean?

• bad

• good

• malfunction

What does the root quart- mean?

• fourth

• four

• quarter

What does the root pod- mean?

• heel

• toes

• foot

Which sentence correctly uses a word featuring the root, medi-?

• This morning I had to miss the middle of the school day because I had to go to my dentist appointment.

• I took medicine for my cold.

• We learned about the medieval period, also known as the "middle ages."

Which sentence correctly uses a word featuring the root, or-?

• Being a great orator means being a great speaker.

• You can have this or that, but not both.

• Let's get organized so that we can get everything done on time.

Which sentence correctly uses a word featuring the root, co-?

• I couldn't cope with the loss.

• My teammates and I struggled to cooperate.

• I cracked open the coconut.

Which sentence correctly uses a word featuring the root, patr-?

• I never really liked the New England Patriots.

• The patriarch is a male leader or father figure.

• Harry Potter shouted, "Expecto Patronum!"

Which sentence correctly uses a word featuring the root, rhin-?

• I'm writing a poem but I cannot think of a rhyme.

• She even ate the rind of the fruit for some reason.

• The rhinoceros is so named for its distinct nose feature.