Students discover that many English words grow from Latin and Greek roots, such as struct (build), rupt (break) and aud (hear), and that English has borrowed words from languages all over the world. They match roots to meanings, use roots to work out new words and write their own word family.
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Completed: Root Words and Word Origins
Year 6 students (typically ages 10–11) working on vocabulary. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are linked above.
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About 25 minutes for 16 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Try Using Context Clues to Work Out New Words.
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Look for a root you know inside a long word. It is often a clue to the meaning.
A root is the main part of a word that carries its meaning. Many English roots come from Latin or Greek. Use the example words to help: construct, erupt, audience, inspect, predict, describe.
Use the meaning of the root to choose the answer.
Put the parts together to make the word that fits the meaning.
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