2nd Year |Worksheet 8
Name___________________________
Class____
Latin and Greek Roots
The English language contains words from many languages and is
constantly changing. Two languages, Latin and Greek,have contributed
more to English than any others. Learning the meaning of Latin and
Greek roots will help you to understand English better.
a)Below are some Latin words and their meanings. Write down as
many English words as you can which contain these roots.
Latin
Meaning
English Word
inter
between
international
sub
under
tra/trans
across
ex/e
out of
b)Now try to do the following on your own on the back of the
sheet:
circum, ob, mot, clu, ject, cept, sumpt
c)Do the same for these Greek examples:
Greek
Meaning
English Word
auto
self
automatic
thermo
heat
logy
study/ knowledge
d) Finally, complete these extra words on the back of your sheet:
meter, scope, naut, gram, micro, graphy
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