Greek and Latin Roots and Affixes
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Objective
I can determine the meaning of words by analyzing their Greek and Latin roots and affixes.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Many English words contain Greek or Latin roots that can help you understand their meaning.
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A root is a word or part of a word that carries meaning, while an affix is a word particle that conveys meaning and can be a prefix or suffix.
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Studying roots, prefixes, and suffixes provides you with the tools to decode unfamiliar words and expand your vocabulary.
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Practice
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The word 'biology' combines 'logie' with another root. Based on the video, what does 'logie' signify in the context of 'biology'?
Using your understanding of prefixes, suffixes, and roots, what does the word 'geothermal' mean?
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Exit ticket
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“The word 'aquatic' contains the Latin root 'aqua'. Based on what you learned, what does 'aqua' likely mean, and how does this meaning relate to the word 'aquatic'?”
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