Name Affixes and Roots
Making Words with Roots
DIRECTIONS: Read the word parts below. Find the meaning of each part in the Word Bank and
write it on the line after each word part. Then combine each part to make a real word. Write
the word. Then write a definition for the word, using the meanings in the Word Bank.
1. homo + nym =
2. auto + graph =
3. biblio + graphy =
4. deci + meter =
5. demi + graph =
6. litho + graph =
7. manu + script =
8. pedo + meter =
auto (self) lithos (stone)
homo (same) manus (hand)
graph (something written or drawn) script (to write)
biblio (book) pedis (foot)
decem (ten) meter (measure)
onym (name) demos (people)
BONUS: How many more words can you make using the roots in the Word Bank? Write a
definition for each word. You may combine them with other roots, affixes and suffixes with
which you are familiar. Write your words below.
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Name Affixes and Roots
Directions: Circle the root or roots in each word. Write the
meaning of the root on the first line. Then write the word’s
meaning on the second line.
1. annual
2. dormitory
3. library
4. librarian
5. anniversary
6. dormant
7. libretto
8. annals
9. dormouse
Now sort the words according to the roots they have in common.
Write each word that shares a root inside the same box. Write the
common root word on the line.
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Name Affixes and Roots
Root Word Scramble
Each word below contains one or more Greek or Latin roots. Unscramble
the words. Then circle the root, and write what you think the word
means. The first one has been done for you.
sexennial sexennial recurring every six years
1. afeeirtrnz
2. duiaeplct
3. aeafrtrnl
4. lthgrphioa
5. hpauoatgr
6. ceieentmtr
7. eiiiiaoprstdgttn
8. euirpblc
9. oiaenmnt
10. qnttuie
11. ieaotrcrtps
12. uiesrvv
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Name Affixes and Roots
Deciphering Meaning from Roots
Directions: Read each word below. Match it to its clue, and then write each word on the line
next to its clue.
homonym novennial
dentist popular
dual quadruped
fraternity union
Neolithic urbanite
decapitate revive
patriotism victim
1. someone who lives in an urban area
2. to bring back to live
3. brotherhood
4. a feeling friendship and mutual feeling
5. to cut off the head
6. love of country
7. same name
8. someone who works on teeth
9. consisting of two parts
10. someone who has suffered a misfortune
11. happening every November
12. liked or admired by many people
13. having four feet
14. joining or being joined
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Name Affixes and Roots
hype : over, too much
Perfect Prefixes
mid : middle
A prefix sticks onto the front of a word to create a new word. Some
common prefixes and their definitions are in the box. Underline the prefix in neo : new, recent, revived
each word. Then use the information in the box to write a simple definition
of each word.
1. hyperextension
2. midsummer
3. Neolithic
4. hyperactive
5. midnight
6. h y p e r bo l e
7. neonatal
8. Neo Nazi
9. midsection
10. midday
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