Greek Latin Roots

Word Roots Circle all of the words that have a prefix Fill in the missing prefix and then write a sentence using the word Circle all of the words that have

Root Meaning Examples acer, acid, acri bitter, sour, sharp acerbic, acidity, acrid, acrimony

Information about English words derived from Latin and Greek sources and English vocabulary words with etymologies plus explanations. and quizzes

Root words help you understand words. They will also help you make sense of the often confusing English spelling conventions. Free tutoring! Practice word lists for

Taxonomic Etymologies EEOB 111 Originally compiled by Michael Guill, modified by Beth Wee. Based on Donald Borror’s Dictionary of Word Roots and Combining Forms

Familiarity with common Greek and Latin roots, as well as common prefixes and suffixes, can help students understand the meaning of new words.

Most of our English words originated from other languages. Below please find a list of the more common Greek and Latin roots.

Some estimate that up to 75% of the English language is derived from Greek and Latin roots. They truly are the “building blocks” of English and present teachers

GREEK AND LATIN ROOTS, PREFIXES, AND SUFFIXES This is a resource pack that I put together for myself to teach roots, prefixes, and suffixes as part of a separate

The English language uses many Greek and Latin roots, stems, and prefixes. These roots are listed alphabetically on three pages: Greek and Latin roots from A to G