Name: __________________________________
Period: ________
Date: _________
Greek & Latin Roots: Unit 4
Define the four root words from this unit. A word containing each root has been provided for you—record the definition of each
word as it relates to the meaning of the root word. Next, use your current knowledge or the help of a dictionary to find at least
one other word that contains that root word, and write a definition of that word that demonstrates the meaning of the root.
misinformation =
formative =
adept =
FORM=
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aptitude =
(Root)
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APT/EPT =
(Root)
posit=
impose=
prefigure =
effigy =
POS/PON =
(Root)
postpone=
FIG =
(Root)
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Name: __________________________________
Period: ________
Date: _________
Greek & Latin Roots: Unit #4
REINFORCEMENT/PRACTICE
Draw a picture that represents the definition of each root.
1. form
Choose a new word that contains this root, and write an
original sentence using that word. Include and
UNDERLINE context clues that demonstrate the word’s
meaning.
Word: _________________
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2.
apt/ept
Choose a new word that contains this root, and write an
original sentence using that word. Include and
UNDERLINE context clues that demonstrate the word’s
meaning.
Word: _________________
______________________________________________
_________________________________________________
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3. pos/pon
Choose a new word that contains this root, and write an
original sentence using that word. Include and
UNDERLINE context clues that demonstrate the word’s
meaning.
Word: _________________
______________________________________________
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4. fig
Choose a new word that contains this root, and write an
original sentence using that word. Include and
UNDERLINE context clues that demonstrate the word’s
meaning.
Word: _________________
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