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Latin Greek Roots Spelling

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Latin Greek Roots Spelling

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📚 Part 1: Root Word Knowledge

1. Match each Latin/Greek root to its meaning by drawing a line:
port (Latin)
bio (Greek)
agri (Latin)
nom (Latin)
aqua (Latin)
life
carry
water
field/farm
name
2. Which prefix means "under" or "below"?

trans-

sub-

dis-

bio-

3. Select all suffixes that can form adjectives:

-able

-ate

-ible

-ology

✏️ Part 2: Word Building & Spelling

4. Build words by combining the parts. Write the complete word:

sub + marine = _______________

trans + port + able = _______________

bio + degrad + able = _______________

dis + agree + able = _______________

5. Complete these sentences with the correct spelling:

The farmer studied _____________ to improve crop yields. (agri + culture)

Scientists study _____________ to understand living organisms. (bio + ology)

The committee will _____________ a new chairperson. (nom + inate)

6. Identify and correct the spelling mistakes in these words:

agricultuer: _______________

portabel: _______________

biodegradible: _______________

🎯 Part 3: Spelling Challenge

7. Your teacher will dictate 8 words. Write them in the spaces below:
1. ________________________________
2. ________________________________
3. ________________________________
4. ________________________________
5. ________________________________
6. ________________________________
7. ________________________________
8. ________________________________
8. Choose any three words from your spelling test and explain how knowing the root helped you spell them:

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