Homework worksheet focusing on Greek and Latin word roots and affixes.
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We are matching the underlined Greek or Latin prefix, suffix, or root in each sentence to its English meaning from the list (A–J).
Let’s go one by one:
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1. The famous person had a *bibliography* published about himself.
→ Underlined: biblio
→ Root: *biblio-* (Greek) = book
→ Answer: G
> *Bibliography* = “writing about books” → a list of books/sources.
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2. The *canine* was tired from fetching the ball for its owner.
→ Underlined: can
→ Root: *can-* (Latin *canis*) = dog
→ Answer: C
> *Canine* = relating to dogs.
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3. John’s mother was upset when he broke the *ceramic* vase.
→ Underlined: ceram
→ Root: *ceram-* (Greek *keramos*) = clay
→ Answer: A
> *Ceramic* = made from clay, hardened by heat.
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4. The teacher asked for *clarity* regarding the boy’s argument.
→ Underlined: clar
→ Root: *clar-* (Latin *clarus*) = clear
→ Answer: E
> *Clarity* = clearness.
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5. NASA *transmitted* a signal to space seeking aliens.
→ Underlined: mit
→ Root: *mit-* (Latin *mittere*) = send
→ Answer: J
> *Transmit* = send across.
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6. The loud noise *disrupted* the performance of the band.
→ Underlined: rupt
→ Root: *rupt-* (Latin *rumpere*) = break
→ Answer: B
> *Disrupt* = break apart; interrupt.
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7. The words too, two, and to are *homonyms*.
→ Underlined: homo
→ Root: *homo-* (Greek) = same
→ Answer: I
> *Homonyms* = words that sound the same but have different meanings.
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8. The symphony played beautiful music for the listeners’ *ears*.
→ Underlined: aud (Wait — actually, the word is “ears”, but the root implied is *aud-* from “audience” or “audio”. However, looking at the word given — it says “ears”, but the root likely intended is *aud-*, which is Latin for “hear/sound”. But “ears” itself isn’t a root — perhaps a typo? Let’s check the context.)
Actually, re-examining: The underlined part is “ears”? That doesn’t make sense as a root. Looking again — the word is “ears”, but the root should be “aud” if we’re talking about hearing. But the word written is “ears”.
Wait — this may be an error in the worksheet. But let’s look at the answer choices — D = sound.
The root *aud-* (Latin) means “hear” or “sound”. Since the symphony is played for the *ears*, it relates to *sound*.
But “ears” is not a root — perhaps it’s meant to be “auditory” or “audience”? Given the context, and that “ears” receives sound, the closest root meaning is sound.
Alternatively, maybe the underlined part is “symphony”? But no — the instruction says “the underlined Greek or Latin prefix, suffix, or root”, and in sentence 8, the word “ears” is underlined? That seems incorrect.
Looking at the image description — since I can't see the actual underline — but based on standard worksheets, sentence 8 usually has “audience” or “audible” — but here it says “ears”.
Given the options, and that “ears” relate to hearing/sound, and D = sound, we’ll go with D.
But technically, the root for “ear” is *aur-* (Latin), which also means “ear” or “sound”. So D = sound is acceptable.
→ Answer: D
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9. The children had the *fortitude* to work hard to complete the project.
→ Underlined: fort
→ Root: *fort-* (Latin *fortis*) = strength
→ Answer: H
> *Fortitude* = mental strength; courage.
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10. The company is going to *manufacture* a new model next year.
→ Underlined: fact
→ Root: *fact-* (Latin *facere*) = make
→ Answer: F
> *Manufacture* = make by hand or machine.
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✔ Final Answers for Part 1:
1. G
2. C
3. A
4. E
5. J
6. B
7. I
8. D
9. H
10. F
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You’re given the affix/root and its meaning. Create a correct sentence using a word derived from it.
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11. curvature – Latin meaning: bent
→ *Curvature* = the state of being curved or bent.
✔ Sentence:
The curvature of the Earth makes distant ships disappear hull-first over the horizon.
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12. ergonomics – Greek meaning: work
→ *Ergonomics* = the study of people in their working environments; designing equipment for efficiency and comfort.
✔ Sentence:
Good ergonomics in the office chair helped reduce back pain for employees.
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13. annihilation – Latin meaning: nothing
→ *Annihilation* = complete destruction; reducing to nothing.
✔ Sentence:
The asteroid impact led to the annihilation of the dinosaurs.
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14. commensurate – Latin meaning: measure
→ *Commensurate* = corresponding in size, degree, or amount; proportional.
✔ Sentence:
Her salary is commensurate with her years of experience and responsibilities.
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15. dehydration – Greek meaning: water
→ *Dehydration* = loss of water from the body or from something.
✔ Sentence:
Athletes must drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration during long games.
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Part 1 Matching:
1. G
2. C
3. A
4. E
5. J
6. B
7. I
8. D
9. H
10. F
Part 2 Sentences:
11. The curvature of the Earth makes distant ships disappear hull-first over the horizon.
12. Good ergonomics in the office chair helped reduce back pain for employees.
13. The asteroid impact led to the annihilation of the dinosaurs.
14. Her salary is commensurate with her years of experience and responsibilities.
15. Athletes must drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration during long games.
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Let me know if you’d like these sentences simplified or adapted for a specific grade level!
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Part 1: Match the underlined affix/root to its meaning
We are matching the underlined Greek or Latin prefix, suffix, or root in each sentence to its English meaning from the list (A–J).
Let’s go one by one:
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1. The famous person had a *bibliography* published about himself.
→ Underlined: biblio
→ Root: *biblio-* (Greek) = book
→ Answer: G
> *Bibliography* = “writing about books” → a list of books/sources.
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2. The *canine* was tired from fetching the ball for its owner.
→ Underlined: can
→ Root: *can-* (Latin *canis*) = dog
→ Answer: C
> *Canine* = relating to dogs.
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3. John’s mother was upset when he broke the *ceramic* vase.
→ Underlined: ceram
→ Root: *ceram-* (Greek *keramos*) = clay
→ Answer: A
> *Ceramic* = made from clay, hardened by heat.
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4. The teacher asked for *clarity* regarding the boy’s argument.
→ Underlined: clar
→ Root: *clar-* (Latin *clarus*) = clear
→ Answer: E
> *Clarity* = clearness.
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5. NASA *transmitted* a signal to space seeking aliens.
→ Underlined: mit
→ Root: *mit-* (Latin *mittere*) = send
→ Answer: J
> *Transmit* = send across.
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6. The loud noise *disrupted* the performance of the band.
→ Underlined: rupt
→ Root: *rupt-* (Latin *rumpere*) = break
→ Answer: B
> *Disrupt* = break apart; interrupt.
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7. The words too, two, and to are *homonyms*.
→ Underlined: homo
→ Root: *homo-* (Greek) = same
→ Answer: I
> *Homonyms* = words that sound the same but have different meanings.
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8. The symphony played beautiful music for the listeners’ *ears*.
→ Underlined: aud (Wait — actually, the word is “ears”, but the root implied is *aud-* from “audience” or “audio”. However, looking at the word given — it says “ears”, but the root likely intended is *aud-*, which is Latin for “hear/sound”. But “ears” itself isn’t a root — perhaps a typo? Let’s check the context.)
Actually, re-examining: The underlined part is “ears”? That doesn’t make sense as a root. Looking again — the word is “ears”, but the root should be “aud” if we’re talking about hearing. But the word written is “ears”.
Wait — this may be an error in the worksheet. But let’s look at the answer choices — D = sound.
The root *aud-* (Latin) means “hear” or “sound”. Since the symphony is played for the *ears*, it relates to *sound*.
But “ears” is not a root — perhaps it’s meant to be “auditory” or “audience”? Given the context, and that “ears” receives sound, the closest root meaning is sound.
Alternatively, maybe the underlined part is “symphony”? But no — the instruction says “the underlined Greek or Latin prefix, suffix, or root”, and in sentence 8, the word “ears” is underlined? That seems incorrect.
Looking at the image description — since I can't see the actual underline — but based on standard worksheets, sentence 8 usually has “audience” or “audible” — but here it says “ears”.
Given the options, and that “ears” relate to hearing/sound, and D = sound, we’ll go with D.
But technically, the root for “ear” is *aur-* (Latin), which also means “ear” or “sound”. So D = sound is acceptable.
→ Answer: D
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9. The children had the *fortitude* to work hard to complete the project.
→ Underlined: fort
→ Root: *fort-* (Latin *fortis*) = strength
→ Answer: H
> *Fortitude* = mental strength; courage.
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10. The company is going to *manufacture* a new model next year.
→ Underlined: fact
→ Root: *fact-* (Latin *facere*) = make
→ Answer: F
> *Manufacture* = make by hand or machine.
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✔ Final Answers for Part 1:
1. G
2. C
3. A
4. E
5. J
6. B
7. I
8. D
9. H
10. F
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Part 2: Use the affix/root in a sentence
You’re given the affix/root and its meaning. Create a correct sentence using a word derived from it.
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11. curvature – Latin meaning: bent
→ *Curvature* = the state of being curved or bent.
✔ Sentence:
The curvature of the Earth makes distant ships disappear hull-first over the horizon.
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12. ergonomics – Greek meaning: work
→ *Ergonomics* = the study of people in their working environments; designing equipment for efficiency and comfort.
✔ Sentence:
Good ergonomics in the office chair helped reduce back pain for employees.
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13. annihilation – Latin meaning: nothing
→ *Annihilation* = complete destruction; reducing to nothing.
✔ Sentence:
The asteroid impact led to the annihilation of the dinosaurs.
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14. commensurate – Latin meaning: measure
→ *Commensurate* = corresponding in size, degree, or amount; proportional.
✔ Sentence:
Her salary is commensurate with her years of experience and responsibilities.
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15. dehydration – Greek meaning: water
→ *Dehydration* = loss of water from the body or from something.
✔ Sentence:
Athletes must drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration during long games.
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✔ Final Answer Summary:
Part 1 Matching:
1. G
2. C
3. A
4. E
5. J
6. B
7. I
8. D
9. H
10. F
Part 2 Sentences:
11. The curvature of the Earth makes distant ships disappear hull-first over the horizon.
12. Good ergonomics in the office chair helped reduce back pain for employees.
13. The asteroid impact led to the annihilation of the dinosaurs.
14. Her salary is commensurate with her years of experience and responsibilities.
15. Athletes must drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration during long games.
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Let me know if you’d like these sentences simplified or adapted for a specific grade level!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of greek and latin roots worksheet 4th grade.
