Greek and Latin Roots

Grade 4 Spelling Worksheet

Use the root. Circle the meaning of the word.

1. 1.

   The root tele means "far". What does telephone mean?

   • a machine that throws a picture onto a screen
   • to say words aloud for someone to write
   • a tool for seeing very small things
   • a tool for talking with someone far away
2. 2.

   The root micro means "small". What does microscope mean?

   • a tool for seeing things far away
   • a large room for hearing a show
   • a lever you push with your foot
   • a tool for seeing very small things
3. 3.

   The root struct means "build". What does construct mean?

   • to burst out
   • to throw out
   • able to move
   • to build
4. 4.

   The root struct means "build". What does structure mean?

   • something that is built
   • a tank of water for fish
   • to say what will happen
   • to tell about in words
5. 5.

   The root graph means "write". What does autograph mean?

   • a person's own written name
   • the story of a person's life
   • a person who travels on foot
   • the written words of a play
6. 6.

   The root rupt means "break". What does erupt mean?

   • to burst out
   • able to move
   • done by hand
   • to throw out