Use Greek and Latin roots to understand words
Grade 6 Reading Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the best answer.
Trans | mit | ter. Ari reads: “The transmitter sent a signal from the hill and reached the classroom.” What does transmitter mean?
- a device sending signals across
- a signal for classrooms
- a device receiving signals
- a device across a hill
Dis | miss | ed. Bo reads: “The meeting dismissed students, and students left for clubs.” What does dismissed mean?
- asked to remain longer
- moved apart at a meeting
- sent away to leave
- clubs after the meeting
Bene | fic | iary. Esme reads: “The beneficiary received the donated paint set and used it in class.” What does beneficiary mean?
- a person making good things
- a person giving a benefit
- a donated paint set
- a person receiving a benefit
Bene | diction. Jun reads: “The benediction note wished the graduating class courage and joy.” What does benediction mean?
- a way of saying words
- words listing class rules
- courage and joy offered
- words wishing someone well
Manu | cure. Kira reads: “The manicure trimmed the nails and softened the skin of both hands.” What does manicure mean?
- softer skin on both hands
- a treatment to heal sore hands
- care for the feet and toes
- care for the hands and nails
Vac | ation. Noah reads: “During the spring vacation, the class had no lessons and took a trip to the lake.” What does vacation mean?
- a class trip to the lake
- a time free from school or work
- an empty room waiting to be filled
- the act of going somewhere
In | script | ion. Pia reads: “The inscription on the display card carried a name and date.” What does inscription mean?
- words read out loud
- words written on something
- writing kept inside something
- a name and date
Post | script. Ren reads: “The letter ended with a postscript that added one more idea after the signature.” What does postscript mean?
- an idea after a signature
- writing added before the start
- writing sent through the mail
- extra writing added after the end
In | jur | y. Tala reads: “The doctor checked the injury to the arm and said the bone was healing.” What does injury mean?
- a visit with the doctor
- harm done to the body
- a rule made to keep people safe
- a thing put into the body
Per | jur | y. Zee reads: “The perjury statement was untrue after a promise to tell facts.” What does perjury mean?
- a false statement under oath
- a true statement under oath
- a statement made fully and carefully
- a promise to tell facts