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Name
Many English words have roots that originally came from the
ancient Greek language. Knowing what the Greek root means
will help you figure out the meaning of the word.
Root Meaning
hydro water
aster/astro star
dem people
graph write
log/logue word
pod foot
Use the chart above to help you choose which word is being
described in each item below.
Practice
Vocabulary Strategy:
Greek Roots
1. The lightest gas, this element is found in water and all organic substances.
(helium, hydrogen)
2. This is a noun that means “a conversation, often in a story.”
(dialogue, dialect)
3. This object has three “feet.” (tricycle, tripod)
4. This kind of political system allows the people to vote for their government.
(democracy, monarchy)
5. This is a form of communication that people use to write in Morse code.
(telephone, telegraph)
6. This is the study of the stars and planets. (geology, astronomy)
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Up in the Air • Grade 5/Unit 6
At Home: Choose fi ve of the words above and write
sentences using them.
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