Decode and use 10 research-relevant Greek/Latin roots — bibl, cit, doc, graph, log, scrib, ver, valid, cred, auct (CCSS L.7.4.b)
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~8 min
eng.g7.f.ex_37
Decode With Roots
Prompt
For each word, name the root + decode the likely meaning + verify with dictionary. (1) bibliography (2) recite (3) doctrine (4) photograph (5) dialogue (6) manuscript (7) verify (8) validity (9) credibility (10) authority
M-7-F-VOC-EX-37-A
Interactive
Physical / non-image
Root-decoding worksheet with 10 words + root + meaning + verify columns. Print-ready 8.5x11.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
10 roots named + 10 meanings + verification = 4; 8-9 = 3; 6-7 = 2; <6 = 1
Hints
- Bibliography = bibl/biblio (book) + -graphy (writing).
- Manuscript = manu (hand) + scrib/script (write).
Misconceptions to watch
- Confuses similar roots (graph = write vs. graph = chart/diagram).
- Treats prefix as root.
Used in lessons