Greek Root Words #3
Did you know that some words in the English language are based
on words from Greek? These Greek words show up as roots in
many words we use today. The roots in a word can help you figure
out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Below are some examples of common Greek roots and an example of
a word that uses that root. Draw a line to match each root with its meaning.
Root
mim (mimic)
aer (aerial)
onym (antonym)
ped (pediatrician)
Meaning
ancient
rule
air
nature
hema (hematology)
child
crat (aristocrat)
phys (physics)
archae (archeology)
word
blood
copy
physics
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