christian m. esparza 6th grade language arts greek roots
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Christian M. Esparza6th Grade Language Arts
GreeK RooTs
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The prefix syn- comes from a Greek word and means “with” or “together.” The suffix –ize creates
a verb form. If two people synchronize their watches, what are they doing?
• cause to occur at unrelated times • to cause to indicate the same time, a
s one timepiece with another • Separate and isolated times
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Chron, chrono is a Greek root meaning “time.” Adding the adjective suffix –ic makes a word that is often used to describe disease. What do you think
chronic disease is?
• A disease of long duration.• A disease of a short duration.• An acute disease which speedly
terminates.
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The Greek root hydr, hydro means “water.” The suffix –ant is used to create a noun. What does fire
hydrant mean?
• Fire made from water• Water made of fire• an upright pipe with a spout, nozzle,
or other outlet, usually in the street, for drawing water from a main or service pipe
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Another common Greek root, arch, archy, means “ruler” or “leader.” What would the word monarch
mean?
• Two rulers or leaders• Three rulers or leaders• A sole and absolute ruler of a state or
nation.
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Conceived means “thought of.” Preconceived might mean?
• To form a conception or opinion of afterwards
• To form a conception or opinion of beforehand
• Something on the brain
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A common Greek root is pod, which means “foot.” How many feet does a tripod have?
• It has five feet.• It has three feet.• It has one foot.
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A Greek root that means “power” or “force” is dyn, dyna. Adding an adjective suffix –ic to this root creates the English adjective dynamic, which
probably means what?
• Vigorously active • Not active• Boring
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Vend is an old word that means “to sell.” What does a hot dog vendor do?
• He sells dogs.• He sells cats.• He sells hot dogs.
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