Greek Roots Introduction - Worksheet 1
Greek roots are word parts that come from the Greek language. Learn how they give words their meaning.
Word Bank
a device for talking over distance
the sounds of letters
working by itself
a self-moving vehicle; a car
a section of writing
a picture taken with a camera
the study of shapes
the study of rocks and Earth's structure
medicine that kills germs
the story of a person's life
Which word means "a device for talking over distance"?
What does the word "phonics" mean? (Hint: It comes from the greek root "phon" meaning "sound")
The greek root meaning "self" is found in which word?
Which word means "a self-moving vehicle; a car"?
What does the word "paragraph" mean? (Hint: It comes from the greek root "graph" meaning "write")
The greek root meaning "write" is found in which word?
Which word means "the study of shapes"?
What does the word "geology" mean? (Hint: It comes from the greek root "geo" meaning "earth")
The greek root meaning "life" is found in which word?
Which word means "the story of a person's life"?