Christian M. Esparza6th Grade Language Arts

GreeK RooTs

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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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