Understanding Greek and Latin Roots

Why is it important for children to learn Greek and Latin roots?

• To improve their handwriting

• To develop advanced decoding skills

• To learn a new language

• To memorize historical dates

What does the Latin root 'form' mean?

• To write

• To shape

• To run

• To speak

Which word means 'to change in shape'?

• Transform

• Reform

• Perform

• Inform

What is the meaning of the Greek root 'cycle'?

• Triangle

• Line

• Square

• Circle or ring

Which word contains the Greek root 'cycle'?

• Graduate

• Bicycle

• Microscope

• Infinite

What does the Greek root 'scope' mean?

• To taste

• To see or watch

• To touch

• To hear

Which instrument uses the root 'scope' to make far away objects look closer?

• Stethoscope

• Periscope

• Microscope

• Telescope

What does the Latin root 'fin' mean?

• Beginning

• Start

• Middle

• End

Which word means 'never ending' and contains the root 'fin'?

• Refine

• Definite

• Finite

• Infinite

What does the Latin root 'grad' mean?

• Jump

• Step

• Run

• Fly