Let’s solve this step by step.
We need to match each
Root with its correct
Meaning, and then match that Meaning to the correct
Sample Word.
We’ll go one root at a time, using what we know about Greek and Latin roots.
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1.
dent → This comes from Latin “dens” meaning tooth.
So:
dent = tooth
Which sample word has “tooth”? →
dentures (fake teeth)
✔ Match: dent → tooth → dentures
2.
aud → From Latin “audire” = to hear
So:
aud = hear
Sample word:
audio (sound you hear)
✔ Match: aud → hear → audio
3.
bio → From Greek “bios” = life
So:
bio = life
Sample word:
biology (study of life)
✔ Match: bio → life → biology
4.
cred → From Latin “credere” = to believe or trust
So:
cred = trust
Sample word:
credible (believable, trustworthy)
✔ Match: cred → trust → credible
5.
circ → From Latin “circus” = circle or around
So:
circ = around
Sample word:
circulate (move around)
✔ Match: circ → around → circulate
6.
graph → From Greek “graphein” = to write
So:
graph = writing
Sample word:
graphic (related to drawing/writing)
✔ Match: graph → writing → graphic
7.
prim → From Latin “primus” = first
So:
prim = first
Sample word:
primary (first in importance or order)
✔ Match: prim → first → primary
8.
voc → From Latin “vox” = voice or call
So:
voc = call
Sample word:
vocal (using your voice)
✔ Match: voc → call → vocal
9.
cap → From Latin “capere” = to take or seize
So:
cap = take
Sample word:
capture (to take someone/something)
✔ Match: cap → take → capture
10.
scope → From Greek “skopein” = to look or see
So:
scope = see
Sample word:
microscope (tool to see tiny things)
✔ Match: scope → see → microscope
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Now let’s double-check all matches:
- dent → tooth → dentures ✔️
- aud → hear → audio ✔️
- bio → life → biology ✔️
- cred → trust → credible ✔️
- circ → around → circulate ✔️
- graph → writing → graphic ✔️
- prim → first → primary ✔️
- voc → call → vocal ✔️
- cap → take → capture ✔️
- scope → see → microscope ✔️
All match correctly!
Final Answer:
1. dent → tooth → dentures
2. aud → hear → audio
3. bio → life → biology
4. cred → trust → credible
5. circ → around → circulate
6. graph → writing → graphic
7. prim → first → primary
8. voc → call → vocal
9. cap → take → capture
10. scope → see → microscope
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of greek and latin roots and affixes worksheet.
