Unit 8 Latin/Greek Root Words

What is the meaning of the root word "mand"?

• To send

• To order

• To write

• To build

Which word means "to make smaller" and contains the root "min"?

• Minimize

• Mandate

• Neglect

• Tribute

Use the word "neglect" in a sentence.

• The teacher will neglect the homework.

• The student will neglect the homework.

• The student will neglect the homework and the teacher will praise him.

• The student will neglect the homework and the teacher will punish him.

Identify the origin of the word "origin."

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German

Which of the following words is derived from the root "trib"?

• Tribute

• Mandate

• Minimize

• Neglect

What does the root "neg" mean?

• To deny

• To give

• To order

• To build

Create a sentence using a word with the root "mand."

• The manager issued a command to start the project.

• The manager issued a tribute to start the project.

• The manager issued a minimize to start the project.

• The manager issued a neglect to start the project.

Which word means "to give honor or praise" and contains the root "trib"?

• Tribute

• Mandate

• Minimize

• Neglect

Identify the word that means "the beginning or starting point" and contains the root "origin."

• Original

• Mandate

• Minimize

• Neglect

Use the word "minimize" in a sentence.

• The teacher will minimize the homework to help students.

• The teacher will minimize the homework to make it harder.

• The teacher will minimize the homework to confuse students.

• The teacher will minimize the homework to increase stress.