Latin Roots Ver, Jur, Leg and Loqu

Teach one root set at a time and have students keep the root box visible. Use the matrix afterward so students build their own words from roots they have learned.

Sort and define words built on ver, jur, leg and loqu, such as veracity and perjury. The directions on the page read: Use the root box. In Part A, write each bank word under its root. In Part B, write a short definition on each line. In Part C, write the bank word that completes each sentence. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade Greek and Latin roots, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

Sequ means follow. Sequel, sequence and consequence all name something that follows. Latin Roots Cede, Grad, Sequ and Fract pairs it with cede, grad and fract.

It means inflammation, so arthritis is an inflamed joint and gastritis an inflamed stomach. Greek Word Parts in Medical Terms uses a box of parts like cardi, derm and -oscope.

They pick three roots, such as cred or vert, write each root's meaning and add prefixes and suffixes. Then they build five real words for each root and explain what each one means.