📚 Part 1: Root Word Identification

Remember: sens = "be aware", spec = "see", sim = "like"

1. Which Latin root is in the word "sensation"?

sens

spec

sim

2. Which Latin root is in the word "spectacle"?

sens

spec

sim

3. Which Latin root is in the word "similar"?

sens

spec

sim

4. Check all words that contain the root "spec":

respect

sensible

spectrum

simulate

✏️ Part 2: Word Meaning & Suffixes

5. Fill in the blanks using your knowledge of roots and suffixes:

The word "sensible" means _________________ because it has the root sens (be aware) and the suffix -ible (able to be).

6. What does "nonsense" mean? Use the root meaning to help you.

7. The word "prospect" contains the prefix pro- (forward) and the root spec (see). What do you think "prospect" means?

8. Create a sentence using the word "spectator" (someone who sees/watches):

9. Build new words by combining the root "sens" with these suffixes. Write the complete word:

sens + -ory = _______________

sens + -ation = _______________

sens + -less = _______________

10. Choose one word you created above and write a sentence using it: