Understanding Meanings

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to help students understand the influence of Greek roots on the English language, providing an engaging way to learn how these roots form the foundation of many words. Titled “Greek Roots,” the worksheet features two distinct sections.

In the first part, students are presented with seven Greek roots such as “auto,” “bio,” and “graph,” alongside a list of meanings including “life,” “measure,” and “self.” Their task is to match each root to its correct meaning by writing the corresponding letter in the blank space provided.

The second section shifts the focus to application, with sentences that include words derived from the Greek roots listed above. Students must underline the words that contain the Greek roots and then write the meanings of those underlined words. This part of the worksheet includes practical examples such as “The speedometer says you are doing 80 miles per hour,” where students would underline “speedometer” and note that it includes the root “meter/metr,” meaning “measure.”

This exercise not only reinforces their understanding of the roots but also enhances their ability to recognize these elements in context. By actively engaging with the roots and their applications, students build a more intuitive sense of language and develop skills that will aid in vocabulary expansion and comprehension.