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Greek and Latin Word Parts

Understanding Greek and Latin word parts, such as prefixes, roots, and affixes, can help us better understand words in our own language. These worksheets include charts and exercises to help students understand the different word parts.

Greek and Latin Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots - Worksheets

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Identifying Greek and Latin Roots
Worksheet 1  FREE 
In part 1, match the words with their roots and meanings. Then match them to their definitions. In part 2, use the words to complete the sentences.
4th through 8th Grades
Identifying Greek and Latin Roots Worksheet 1 Free Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet
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Identifying Greek and Latin Roots
Worksheet 2
Use this worksheet to practice identifying roots in words and determining their meanings.
4th through 8th Grades
Identifying Greek and Latin Roots Worksheet 2 Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet
Decoding Words with Greek and Latin Word Parts
Use the tables at the top of the worksheet to help decode words with Greek and Latin word parts.
4th through 8th Grades
Decoding Words with Greek and Latin Word Parts Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet
Decoding Words with Greek and Latin Roots and Affixes
The tables at the top of this printable help students decode words with Greek and Latin roots and affixes.
4th through 8th Grades
Decoding Words with Greek and Latin Roots and Affixes Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet
Number Prefixes Worksheet
With this worksheet, students will underline the Greek or Latin prefixes and complete the definitions. There is also a quick reference guide to the prefixes at the top of the worksheet.
4th through 8th Grades
Number Prefixes Worksheet Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet

Reference Sheets

Greek and Latin Prefixes Reference Sheet
This printout features a chart of common Greek and Latin prefixes and their meanings.
4th through 8th Grades
Greek and Latin Prefixes Reference Sheet Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet
Greek Roots Reference Sheet
This reference chart includes a list of common Greek roots and their meanings.
4th through 8th Grades
Greek Roots Reference Sheet Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet
Latin Roots Reference Sheet: A Through O
This is part one of our Latin roots reference guide. It includes common Latin roots that begin with letters A through O.
4th through 8th Grades
Latin Roots Reference Sheet: A Through O Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet
Latin Roots Reference Sheet: P Through Z
This is the second part of our guide to Latin roots. The printout includes a chart with common Latin roots that begin with letters P through Z and their meanings.
4th through 8th Grades
Latin Roots Reference Sheet: P Through Z Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet
Number Prefixes Reference Sheet
Print out this sheet to give students something they can quickly reference to find Greek and Latin prefixes for numbers.
4th through 8th Grades
Number Prefixes Reference Sheet Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet

Absorbed Prefixes

Absorbed Prefixes: Ad-  FREE 
This worksheet focuses on the absorbed prefix ad- and the various spellings it can take on.
4th through 8th Grades
Absorbed Prefixes: Ad- Free Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet
Absorbed Prefixes: Con-
Print this page out to show students how the absorbed or assimilated prefix con- works.
4th through 8th Grades
Absorbed Prefixes: Con- Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet
Absorbed Prefixes: In-
This page is all about the absorbed prefix in- and the spellings it takes on, which include im-, il-, and ir-.
4th through 8th Grades
Absorbed Prefixes: In- Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet
Absorbed Prefixes: Ob-
The prefix ob- can become oc-, of-, or op-. Print out this page to give your students some extra practice with it.
4th through 8th Grades
Absorbed Prefixes: Ob- Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet
Absorbed Prefixes: Sub-
The Latin prefix sub- means under or below. As an absorbed prefix, its spelling sometimes changes. Find out how with this worksheet.
4th through 8th Grades
Absorbed Prefixes: Sub- Greek Latin Word Parts Worksheet

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