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Many words in English have Latin roots. You can define<br />

unfamiliar words by recognizing a Latin root and using context<br />

clues.<br />

Latin Roots Meaning<br />

aud to hear<br />

tract to drag, draw<br />

port to carry<br />

spect to look<br />

mit/miss to send<br />

Read the root chart and write the root of each underlined word in<br />

the sentences below. Then use context clues and the meaning of<br />

the Latin roots to write a definition of each underlined word.<br />

1. Making a campfi re is tricky. First an adult must transport wood<br />

<strong>Practice</strong><br />

Phonics:<br />

Latin Roots<br />

to your campsite. Transport means .<br />

2. Then you must inspect the wood to make sure that it is dry.<br />

Inspect means .<br />

3. When an adult lights the fi re, you will notice an audible crackle and pop as<br />

the wood begins to burn. Audible means<br />

4. The spectacle of a roaring fi re is a wonderful sight.<br />

Spectacle means .<br />

5. For some people, the main attraction of a campfi re is roasting<br />

marshmallows. Attraction means<br />

At Home: Read a magazine, newspaper, or a book and fi nd<br />

as many Latin root words as you can.<br />

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