Recognize and use 12 core Greek and Latin roots to decode unfamiliar words (L.5.4.b)
Exercise
Difficulty 2
~4 min
eng.g5.f.ex_22
Root Match Examples
Prompt
Match each root to 3 example words: SCOPE / PORT / DICT / SCRIB-SCRIPT. Word bank: microscope, telescope, periscope, transport, import, portable, dictation, predict, contradict, scribble, manuscript, prescribe.
How it's presented
mode
matching
Answer criteria
type
matching
correct
- DICT
- ['dictation', 'predict', 'contradict']
- PORT
- ['transport', 'import', 'portable']
- SCOPE
- ['microscope', 'telescope', 'periscope']
- SCRIB/SCRIPT
- ['scribble', 'manuscript', 'prescribe']
Hints
- SCOPE = view. PORT = carry. DICT = speak. SCRIB = write.
- Each root appears in multiple words — find the common element.
Misconceptions to watch
- Confuses SCRIB and GRAPH (both = write).
- Confuses SCOPE and PHOTO.
Used in lessons