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Name: Date: Block: Part I: Complete the following chart by creating a “nonsensical word” that contains the root word and providing your own definition of the term. Root Meaning Origin Example Nonsensical Word Definition of NW Aud Hear Latin Auditorium Audiglass Glass that allows sound to transfer to the other side Astro Star Greek Astrology Bio Life Greek Biology Dict Speak/Tell Latin Predict Geo Earth Greek Geography Meter Measure Greek Thermometer Min Small Latin Minimal Mit Send Latin Transmit Ped Foot Latin Pedal Phon Sound Greek Microphone Port Carry Latin Transport Script Write Latin Manuscript Spect See Latin Inspect Struct Build/form Latin Construct Part II: Highlight the root word in each of the terms below. Then, take a guess at the words below using your knowledge of the root words above. Also examine other parts of the word for hints. 1. Spectator: _________________ 7. Pedestal:________________ 2. Missile:___________________ 8. Portable:________________ 3. Biography:_________________ 9. Deconstruct:_____________ 4. Astrologist:_________________ 10.Scribble:_______________ 5. Geography:_________________ 11. Phonograph:____________ 6. Barometer:_________________ 12. Audition:_______________ 13. Miniscule:______________ Name: Date: Block: Part 3: Complete the following chart by finding words that include the roots below. Do not use words that were previously used in this handout. (The internet and dictionary are great sources.) Root Word # 1 Definition of Word #1 Word #2 Definition of Word #2 Aud Astro Bio Dict Geo Meter Min Mit Ped Phon Port Script Spect Struct Part 4: Make sure that you have memorized the meanings of the root words provided in this handout. There will be a quiz on Friday, October, 5th. You will need to identify the meaning in a matching section. You will also need to decode nonsensical words that I’ve created using your knowledge of the root words. It may help to create some simple flashcards! Make sure you study! Example: Minicat: A really small cat.