Size and Distance Sort 27 Worksheet Size and Distance
Sort 27: mini-, micro-, mega-, tele-
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Part 1: Use the words in the bank below to complete the sentences. mini- (small), micro- (small), mega- (large), tele- (far).
miniature
microscope
megaphone
telescope
minimum
microchip
megabyte
television
minimize
microbiology
megalith
telephone
The scientist used a __________________________ to see the tiny bacteria.
He shouted through a __________________________ so the crowd could hear him.
The computer's __________________________ is smaller than a fingernail but stores data.
Look through the __________________________ to see the craters on the moon.
We should __________________________ our distractions during study time.
A __________________________ model of the ship sat on the captain's desk.
The digital file size was exactly one __________________________.
The __________________________ age requirement for the ride is ten years old.
Ancient people moved a massive __________________________ to build Stonehenge.
She wants to study __________________________ to learn about life at the microscopic level.
I used the __________________________ to call my grandmother in another state.
We sat down to watch the news on the __________________________.
Part 2: Finish the remaining sentences.
minute
microwave
megawatt
telepathy
minibus
microphone
megalopolis
teleport
minivan
microorganism
miniseries
telecommute
The dust particles were so __________________________ they could hardly be seen.
He heated his leftovers in the __________________________ oven.
A power plant can produce more than one __________________________ of electricity.
In sci-fi movies, characters often __________________________ from one planet to another.
Our whole soccer team fit inside the small __________________________.
The singer stepped up to the __________________________ on stage.
The continuous chain of cities from Boston to DC is a __________________________.
If I had __________________________, I would know what you are thinking right now!
A single __________________________ can cause a major illness.
Mom drove the __________________________ to take everyone to the park.
Many people now __________________________ by working from home using a computer.
We binge-watched the exciting __________________________ over the long weekend.
Visual Challenge
Microscopic View
Telescopic View
Size and Distance Sort 27 Puzzles Activity Sheet Size and Distance Puzzles
Sort 27: mini-, micro-, mega-, tele-
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Word Unscramble
nimisiem
ocmipicrh
gaphomeon
letescpoe
aturiemin
retremilep
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TELEPATHYXPM MICROCHIPWJI BVCSENTENARN NUTCELETHONI ITELEPHONEAB BELUINTETZSU UTEYUIOPLKJS SMVMEGASTARX ENPMINIATURE RQUADRANGLEW IDXYZABCDEFG HIJKLMNOPQRS
Word List:
TELEPATHY
MICROCHIP
TELETHON
MINIBUS
MEGASTAR
TELEPHONE
MINIATURE
Crossword Puzzle
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1. Device used to see tiny bacteria.3. Smallest possible height for a ride.5. Cone-shaped device for voice.7. Device to see images from far away.9. Device for talking across distances.11. Device for viewing distant stars.
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2. Tiny computer component.4. To make something as small as possible.6. One million units of digital storage.8. Very small model of a building.10. Small oven using fast waves.12. One million units of electrical power.
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Size and Distance Sort 27 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key: Sort 27
Size and Distance (mini-, micro-, mega-, tele-)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet: Fill-in-the-Blanks
microscope
megaphone
telescope
minimize
miniature
microchip
megawatt
minimum
microwave
megabyte
telephone
television
telepathy
microphone
megalopolis
microsecond
telethon
microorganism
megalith
telecommute
minibus
miniseries
telegraph
megastar
Puzzle Check
Unscramble Key
1. MINIMIZE
2. MICROSCOPE
3. MEGAPHTONE
4. TELESCOPE
5. MINIATURE
6. MICROCHIP
Crossword Key
Across: 1. MICROSCOPE | 4. MINIMUM | 6. MEGAPHONE | 8. TELEPHONE | 9. TELESCOPE
Down: 1. MICROCHIP | 2. MINIMIZE | 3. MEGABYTE | 5. MINIATURE | 7. TELEVISION | 10. MICROWAVE
Teaching Tips
Highlight the relative nature of these prefixes. Mini- and micro- both mean small, but micro- usually implies something invisible to the naked eye. Similarly, mega- can mean physically large or powerful.
Prefix Power Sort 1 Worksheet Prefix Power
Sort 1: un-, in-, dis-, mis-
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The Root Lab: Negatives and Opposites
un- / in-: not, opposite of
mis-: wrongly, badly
dis-: not, apart, away
uneasy
insincere
dishonest
misspell
unaware
informal
misfortune
unknown
disbelief
disorder
infrequent
mistake
It was a great ____________________ when our tent blew away in the wind.
The deep parts of the ocean are still ____________________ to most people.
If you ____________________ a word, just erase it and try again.
I felt a bit ____________________ before the big test because I didn't study.
It is ____________________ to take something that does not belong to you.
Rain is ____________________ in the desert, so the plants grow very slowly.
His ____________________ apology showed he wasn't truly sorry.
The messy room was in a state of total ____________________.
I made a ____________________ on the math quiz, but I fixed it later.
We wore ____________________ clothes like jeans and t-shirts to the picnic.
She was ____________________ that her friends were planning a surprise party.
I shook my head in ____________________ when I saw the amazing magic trick.
Prefix Power
Sort 1 Continued
undress
disconnect
inhuman
discourage
inexpensive
disease
unfasten
misleading
mischief
untidy
insane
disrespect
Don't let a hard piano song ____________________ you from practicing.
My backpack is so ____________________ that I can't find my notebook.
Prefix Power Sort 1 Puzzles Activity Sheet Prefix Puzzles
Sort 1 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
Unscramble the prefixes to find the hidden words from Sort 1.
erecnisni
tseonhid
enutrofsrim
nwonknu
redrosid
tneuqerfni
egaruocsid
evisnepxeni
esaesid
netsafnu
gnidaelsim
feihcsim
enasni
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Prefix Power Sort 1 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key
Sort 1 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. misfortune
2. unknown
3. misspell
4. uneasy
5. dishonest
6. infrequent
7. insincere
8. disorder
9. mistake
10. informal
11. unaware
12. disbelief
13. discourage
14. untidy
15. inexpensive
16. disrespect
17. undress
18. insane
19. misleading
20. mischief
21. disease
22. unfasten
23. disconnect
24. inhuman
Word Unscramble
1. insincere
2. dishonest
3. misfortune
4. unknown
5. disorder
6. infrequent
7. discourage
8. inexpensive
9. disease
10. unfasten
11. misleading
12. mischief
13. insane
14. disrespect
15. unaware
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. undress
2. uneasy
3. misspell
4. informal
5. disorder
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1. disconnect
2. disrespect
3. inhuman
4. mistake
5. untidy
Word Search Layout
Words are hidden horizontally (Rows 1-10).
Prefix Power Sort 2 Worksheet Prefix Power
Sort 2: pre-, fore-, post-, after-
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The Root Lab: Time and Order
pre- / fore-: before, front, in front of
post- / after-: after, later, behind
prepare
foretell
postpone
afternoon
postwar
prefix
predict
foreman
foreword
preface
afterthought
postseason
I realized it was a mistake as an ____________________ after I had already left.
The short ____________________ at the start of the book explained why it was written.
During the ____________________ period, the city began to rebuild its buildings.
We had to ____________________ our soccer game because the field was too muddy.
A ____________________ is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word.
Can you ____________________ who will win the race tomorrow?
I like to ride my bike in the ____________________ when the sun is out.
The wizard tried to ____________________ what would happen in the future.
The ____________________ at the construction site gave orders to the workers.
If the team wins this game, they will play in the ____________________.
I always read the ____________________ of a book to learn about the author.
We must ____________________ the dough before we can bake the pizza.
Prefix Power
Sort 2 Continued
prehistoric
postdate
forefathers
aftertaste
precede
foresight
posttest
preseason
preposition
afterword
prewar
forethought
By using ____________________, I planned my project early and finished on time.
A ____________________ like "on" or "in" shows where something is located.
Prefix Power Sort 2 Puzzles Activity Sheet Prefix Puzzles
Sort 2 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
ereparp
lletrof
enoptsop
rawtsop
ecafirp
thguohtfretfa
tsottsep
cirotsiherp
edecerp
etsatretfa
thguohtfretfa
etadtsop
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rawerp
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Prefix Power Sort 2 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key
Sort 2 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. afterthought
2. preface
3. postwar
4. postpone
5. prefix
6. predict
7. afternoon
8. foretell
9. foreman
10. postseason
11. foreword
12. prepare
13. forethought
14. preposition
15. prehistoric
16. preseason
17. prewar
18. aftertaste
19. afterword
20. forefathers
21. precede
22. foresight
23. postdate
24. posttest
Word Unscramble
1. prepare
2. foretell
3. postpone
4. postwar
5. preface
6. afterthought
7. posttest
8. prehistoric
9. precede
10. aftertaste
11. afterthought
12. postdate
13. forethought
14. prewar
15. afterword
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. prehistoric
2. precede
3. forefathers
4. posttest
5. aftertaste
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1. postdate
2. prewar
3. foresight
4. forethought
5. preseason
Word Search Layout
Words are hidden horizontally (Rows 1-10).
Prefix Power Sort 3 Worksheet Prefix Power
Sort 3: re-, ex-, in-, de-
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The Root Lab: Direction and Action
re- / in-: again, back / in, into
ex- / de-: out of / down, from, away
replay
inflate
exhale
deflate
reappear
exile
defrost
interior
inhabit
reclaim
explore
reconsider
Wait for the sun to come out and the rainbow will ____________________.
The tire will ____________________ if it hits a sharp nail.
Watch the ____________________ to see who really won the game!
Many strange animals ____________________ the deep parts of the ocean.
Use the air pump to ____________________ the balloons for the party.
Breathe in slowly and then ____________________ through your nose.
The king sent the knight into ____________________ for his crimes.
The scientist wants to ____________________ the moon's surface.
She wants to ____________________ the lost jacket from the lost and found.
We need to ____________________ the freezer before we can clean it.
The ____________________ of the house was painted a soft blue color.
Please ____________________ your choice and pick the better option.
Prefix Power
Sort 3 Continued
deprive
inmate
excess
decrease
reruns
exhaust
delete
research
inhale
exterior
reaction
install
I need to ____________________ this old file from my computer.
Don't use an ____________________ amount of sugar in your tea.
The school wanted to ____________________ the amount of paper they wasted.
Prefix Power Sort 3 Puzzles Activity Sheet Prefix Puzzles
Sort 3 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
etalfni
elahxe
raepaer
tisorfnid
redrocednsi
hcaraser
tsuaxhe
llatsni
noitcaer
evirped
etami
eripxe
etelfad
erpxol
miaelcr
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Prefix Power Sort 3 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key
Sort 3 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. reappear
2. deflate
3. replay
4. inhabit
5. inflate
6. exhale
7. exile
8. explore
9. reclaim
10. defrost
11. interior
12. reconsider
13. delete
14. excess
15. decrease
16. exhaust
17. deprive
18. reruns
19. inmate
20. inhale
21. reaction
22. install
23. exterior
24. research
Word Unscramble
1. inflate
2. exhale
3. reappear
4. defrost
5. reconsider
6. research
7. exhaust
8. install
9. reaction
10. deprive
11. inmate
12. expire
13. deflate
14. explore
15. reclaim
Crossword Answers
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1. deprive
2. explore
3. install
4. reclaim
5. inmate
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1. inhabit
2. reaction
3. reconsider
4. excess
5. research
Word Search Layout
Words are hidden horizontally.
Prefix Power Sort 4 Worksheet Prefix Power
Sort 4: sub-, com-, pro-, en-
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The Root Lab: Position and Connection
sub-: under, below
pro-: forward, for
com-: with, together
en-: to cause to be, within
subway
combine
propel
enable
company
subset
submarine
promote
encourage
companion
entrust
propose
A dog can be a very loyal ____________________ for many years.
The ____________________ dived deep into the ocean to study fish.
A good ramp will ____________________ someone in a wheelchair to enter.
The teacher will ____________________ you with the duty of being the helper.
We took the ____________________ to travel across the busy city quickly.
The powerful engine will ____________________ the boat forward.
Always ____________________ your friends to do their very best.
My dad works for a large ____________________ that makes toys.
The store wants to ____________________ its new cereal by giving samples.
You can ____________________ the blue paint with the yellow to make green.
A square is a special ____________________ of the rectangle family.
The mayor plans to ____________________ a new rule for the park.
Prefix Power
Sort 4 Continued
subtotal
protect
compound
endanger
compress
subtitle
provider
submerge
enforce
comrade
enlarge
progress
We are making great ____________________ on our class project.
The ____________________ on the receipt showed the price before tax.
The police ____________________ the law to keep everyone safe.
Prefix Power Sort 4 Puzzles Activity Sheet Prefix Puzzles
Sort 4 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
enibmoc
leporp
elbane
tseburs
etomorp
egaruocne
noinapmoc
latotbus
repropt
dnuopmoc
regnadne
sserpmoc
eltitbus
redivorp
egralne
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Prefix Power Sort 4 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key
Sort 4 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. companion
2. submarine
3. enable
4. entrust
5. subway
6. propel
7. encourage
8. company
9. promote
10. combine
11. subset
12. propose
13. progress
14. subtotal
15. enforce
16. compound
17. protect
18. submerge
19. endanger
20. provider
21. enlarge
22. comrade
23. subtitle
24. compress
Word Unscramble
1. combine
2. propel
3. enable
4. subset
5. promote
6. encourage
7. companion
8. subtotal
9. protect
10. compound
11. endanger
12. compress
13. subtitle
14. provider
15. enlarge
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. propose
2. protect
3. combine
4. subset
5. propel
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1. subway
2. provider
3. enforce
4. compress
5. endanger
Word Search Layout
Words are hidden horizontally.
Carrying and Pushing Sort 38 Worksheet Carrying and Pushing
Sort 38: Latin Roots fer, pel, and puls
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Part 1: Use the words in the bank below to complete the sentences. Roots: fer (carry/bring), pel and puls (drive/push).
transfer
suffer
prefer
offer
differ
ferry
propel
repel
expel
compel
pulse
impulse
The student had to __________________________ to a new school after his family moved.
Plants will __________________________ if they do not receive enough water and sunlight.
I __________________________ vanilla ice cream over chocolate for my dessert.
The store decided to __________________________ a discount to its loyal customers.
The two brothers __________________________ greatly in their athletic abilities.
The __________________________ carried the cars across the wide river to the other side.
The jet engines __________________________ the plane forward at high speeds.
Oil and water will __________________________ each other and never truly mix.
The school board may __________________________ a student for breaking a serious rule.
Peer pressure can __________________________ someone to do things they normally wouldn't.
The doctor checked the patient's __________________________ to ensure his heart was healthy.
Buying that expensive toy was a sudden __________________________ I later regretted.
Part 2: Finish the remaining sentences with extended words.
reference
conference
preference
difference
propeller
repellent
expulsion
compulsory
impulsive
repulsive
dispel
inference
The dictionary is a helpful __________________________ book for finding word meanings.
The teachers met for a __________________________ to discuss the new curriculum.
Do you have a __________________________ for which seat you want on the bus?
Carrying and Pushing Sort 38 Puzzles Activity Sheet Carrying & Pushing Puzzles
Sort 38: fer (carry), pel and puls (push)
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Word Unscramble
fersrtan
ferpre
pelpro
pulseim
rencefeer
renceconfe
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PROPELLERLOP UTRANSFEROPR COMPULSORYUE DIFFERENCELF PREFERENCESE ASEXPULSIONR LAREPELLENTE MULTIMILLION RXVABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQRSTU VWXYZABCDEFG HIJKLMNOPQRS
Word List:
PROPELLER
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DIFFERENCE
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EXPULSION
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1. To push or drive forward.4. Required; everyone must do it.6. Boat that carries cars/people.8. To push away or drive back.10. To move from one place to another.
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Carrying and Pushing Sort 38 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key: Sort 38
Carrying and Pushing (fer, pel, puls)
Teacher Resource
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transfer
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prefer
offer
differ
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propel
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expel
compel
pulse
impulse
reference
conference
preference
difference
propeller
repellent
expulsion
compulsory
impulsive
repulsive
dispel
inference
Word Unscramble
1. TRANSFER | 2. PREFER | 3. PROPEL | 4. IMPULSE | 5. REFERENCE | 6. CONFERENCE
Crossword Answers
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1. PROPEL (1,0) | 4. COMPULSORY (4,0) | 6. FERRY (7,4) | 8. REPEL (9,1) | 10. TRANSFER (11,1)
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2. OFFER (0,2) | 3. CONFERENCE (0,4) | 5. IMPULSE (0,6) | 7. EXPEL (0,9) | 9. PREFER (2,11)
Root Insight
The Latin roots fer (to carry), pel (to drive), and puls (to push).
Suffix Secrets Sort 5 Worksheet Suffix Secrets
Sort 5: -y, -ly, -ily
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The Root Lab: Describing How and What
-y: characterized by, full of
-ly / -ily: in a way that is...
scratchy
silently
merrily
squirmy
greedily
secretly
velvety
squeaky
rapidly
hastily
wealthy
fluently
The dragon looked ____________________ at the pile of shiny gold.
The ____________________ toddler couldn't sit still in the high chair.
He ____________________ packed his bags so he wouldn't miss the bus.
I ____________________ hid the birthday gift in my closet.
My wool sweater feels very ____________________ against my neck.
The rabbit's fur was ____________________ and very soft to touch.
The race car drove ____________________ around the track.
The cat ____________________ crept toward the toy mouse.
The ____________________ man donated a lot of money to the library.
After living in Spain, she could speak Spanish ____________________.
The happy children sang ____________________ around the campfire.
The door made a ____________________ noise every time it opened.
Suffix Secrets
Sort 5 Continued
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briefly
spotty
readily
The ____________________ giraffe reached high into the trees for leaves.
She ____________________ shared her cookies with the whole class.
He ____________________ agreed to help his sister with her chores.
Suffix Secrets Sort 5 Puzzles Activity Sheet Suffix Puzzles
Sort 5 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
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yltiremm
ylsuoireg
yreegl a
yluofshg a
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Suffix Secrets Sort 5 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key
Sort 5 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. greedily
2. squirmy
3. hastily
4. secretly
5. scratchy
6. velvety
7. rapidly
8. silently
9. wealthy
10. fluently
11. merrily
12. squeaky
13. skinny
14. generously
15. readily
16. shaggy
17. briefly
18. eagerly
19. silvery
20. politely
21. bravely
22. spotty
23. swampy
24. seriously
Word Unscramble
1. velvety
2. silently
3. fluently
4. merrily
5. generously
6. eagerly
7. shaggy
8. silvery
9. politely
10. bravely
11. secretly
12. greedily
13. spotty
14. readily
15. scratchy
Crossword Answers
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1. skinny
2. swampy
3. eagerly
4. bravely
5. spotty
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1. politely
2. seriously
3. generously
4. shaggy
5. briefly
Word Search Rows
Row 1: SCRATCHY
Row 2: SILENTLY
Row 3: SQUIRMY
Row 4: GREEDILY
Row 5: VELVETY
Row 6: SQUEAKY
Row 7: RAPIDLY
Row 8: HASTILY
Row 9: WEALTHY
Row 10: FLUENTLY
Carrying and Pulling Sort 31 Answer Key Teacher Resource ANSWER KEY
Sort 31: Carrying and Pulling (port, tract)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet: Fill-in-the-Blanks
portable
report
porter
tractor
subtract
protracted
transport
support
retract
attract
traction
distraction
export
portfolio
purport
distract
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comport
import
deport
abstract
extract
contract
portfolio
Word Unscramble
1. PORTABLE | 2. TRACTOR | 3. TRANSPORT | 4. ATTRACT | 5. EXPORT | 6. DISTRACT
7. IMPORT | 8. EXTRACT | 9. REPORTER | 10. SUBTRACT | 11. SUPPORT | 12. TRACTION
Crossword Answers
Across
3. PORTABLE (3,0) | 5. EXTRACT (5,0) | 7. ATTRACT (7,0) | 8. TRACTION (8,3) | 9. EXPORT (9,6)
Down
1. TRACTOR (1,4) | 2. TRANSPORT (0,3) | 4. ATTRACT (1,2) [Wait, ATTRACT is across and down in some grids? No.]
Carrying and Pulling Sort 31 Worksheet Carrying and Pulling
Sort 31: Latin Roots port and tract
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the bank. Roots: port (carry) and tract (pull/draw).
portable
tractor
transport
attract
export
distract
import
extract
report
subtract
support
traction
A __________________________ computer is easy to carry from place to place.
The farmer used a large __________________________ to pull the heavy plow.
Trucks and trains are used to __________________________ goods across the country.
Bright colors often __________________________ bees to flowers for pollination.
The country decided to __________________________ its surplus wheat to other nations.
Try not to let the loud noise __________________________ you from your studies.
Many countries must __________________________ oil because they don't produce enough.
The dentist had to __________________________ the loose tooth from my gums.
The student wrote a detailed __________________________ about their summer vacation.
If you __________________________ five from ten, the answer is five.
The bridge needs strong pillars to __________________________ the heavy weight of cars.
Snow tires provide better __________________________ on icy roads.
Part 2: Continue completing the sentences with words from this second bank.
portfolio
detract
deport
contract
porter
protracted
subtracted
retract
purport
distraction
comport
abstract
The artist carried all of her paintings in a large leather __________________________.
The messy room does __________________________ from the beauty of the house.
The government had to __________________________ the illegal visitor to their home country.
Metal will __________________________ or shrink as it cools down.
Carrying and Pulling Sort 31 Puzzles Activity Sheet Root Power Puzzles
Sort 31: port (carry) and tract (pull)
Name:
Date:
Root Unscramble
BLEAPOTR
RTORCAT
STRANPROT
TTACART
XTPREO
STRICTDA
PTMROI
EXTTARC
Hidden Roots Search
PORTFOLIORPN UDETRACTAMJF IVCONTRACTIA NDEPORTURYKE TLCABSTRACTL UEQPORTERZSY PTRYUIOPLKJA LMVPURPORTRY ENPRETRACTER TPROTRACTEDW SDCOMPORTUPT RDISTRACTION
Word List
PORTFOLIO
DETRACT
CONTRACT
DEPORT
ABSTRACT
PORTER
PURPORT
RETRACT
COMPORT
DISTRACTION
Root Crossword
Across
To pull something out.
3. Easy to carry around.6. To carry goods to another country.8. Grip or pulling power (on tires).
Down
Vehicle that pulls heavy machinery.
4. To carry across or move.5. To pull focus away.7. To pull or draw attention.9. To carry in from another country.
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Suffix Secrets Sort 6 Worksheet Suffix Secrets
Sort 6: -er, -est, -ier, -iest
Name:
Date:
The Root Lab: Making Comparisons
-er / -ier: comparing 2 things
-est / -iest: comparing 3+ things
kinder
kindest
earlier
earliest
emptiest
emptier
strangest
stranger
trickier
cleanest
trickiest
cleaner
The ____________________ time the store opens is 7:00 AM.
This glass is ____________________ than that one; no water is left.
She is the ____________________ person I know; she always helps.
I saw a ____________________ walking down the street today.
This is the ____________________ box in the whole pile.
I woke up ____________________ today than I did yesterday.
My brother is ____________________ than me, but I am taller.
That was the ____________________ dream I have ever had!
Use a ____________________ rag to wipe the table.
That was the ____________________ puzzle I've ever solved.
This math problem is ____________________ than the last one.
The kitchen is the ____________________ room in the house.
Suffix Secrets
Sort 6 Continued
harshest
crummier
harsher
crummiest
quieter
quietest
murkier
shinier
shiniest
murkiest
fanciest
fancier
This is the ____________________ apple in the whole barrel.
The ____________________ winter wind blew the leaves off the trees.
My old shoes look ____________________ than my new ones.
The wind today is ____________________ than it was yesterday.
Suffix Secrets Sort 6 Puzzles Activity Sheet Suffix Puzzles
Sort 6 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
tseikcirt
tseirolae
reikmru
tseinish
reicnaf
tsehcrah
reihmucc
tseinuf
retsarng
tseitpme
reierak
tseidn ik
reikcirt
tseitpme
rehcrah
2. Word Search
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Sort 6 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. earliest
2. emptier
3. kindest
4. stranger
5. emptiest
6. earlier
7. kinder
8. strangest
9. cleaner
10. trickiest
11. trickier
12. cleanest
13. shiniest
14. harshest
15. crummier
16. harsher
17. murkier
18. quieter
19. shinier
20. quietest
21. fanciest
22. shiniest
23. fancier
24. murkiest
Word Unscramble
1. trickiest
2. earliest
3. murkier
4. shiniest
5. fancier
6. harshest
7. crummier
8. kindest
9. stranger
10. emptiest
11. earlier
12. kindest
13. trickier
14. emptiest
15. harsher
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. strangest
2. trickier
3. quieter
4. murkier
5. fanciest
DOWN
1. crummier
2. harsher
3. crummiest
4. shinier
5. murkiest
Word Search Rows
Row 1: KINDEST
Row 2: EARLIER
Row 3: EMPTIEST
Row 4: STRANGER
Row 5: CLEANEST
Row 6: TRICKIEST
Row 7: HARSHEST
Row 8: QUIETEST
Row 9: SHINIEST
Row 10: FANCIEST
Suffix Secrets Sort 7 Worksheet Suffix Secrets
Sort 7: -er, -or, -ian, -ist
Name:
Date:
The Root Lab: People and Professions
The suffixes -er, -or, -ian, and -ist all mean "a person who..." or "someone who does..."
writer
actor
magician
artist
scientist
librarian
sailor
visitor
musician
inventor
cyclist
editor
The ____________________ pulled a white rabbit out of his black hat.
A brave ____________________ steered the large ship through the storm.
The ____________________ used a microscope to study the tiny cells.
A talented ____________________ painted a beautiful mural on the wall.
The ____________________ helped me find a book about space travel.
A famous ____________________ will play the piano at the concert tonight.
The ____________________ created a new kind of light bulb that lasts forever.
We had a ____________________ from another city come to visit our school.
The ____________________ practiced for hours before going on stage.
The ____________________ finished writing her third novel last night.
A professional ____________________ rode her bike across the finish line.
The ____________________ fixed the mistakes in the newspaper story.
Suffix Secrets
Sort 7 Continued
instructor
optician
specialist
survivor
vocalist
novelist
historian
benefactor
decorator
gardener
chemist
guardian
The ____________________ taught us how to swim in the deep end.
A ____________________ studies events that happened a long time ago.
The ____________________ mixed the colorful liquids in the test tubes.
Suffix Secrets Sort 7 Puzzles Activity Sheet Suffix Puzzles
Sort 7 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
naicigam
naicilp o
tsitneics
rotnevni
rotcudsrtni
nairarbil
tsilaiceps
rotca
naicisu m
rotisiv
tsilevon
rotarecod
tsimehc
naidanug
renerdag
2. Word Search
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Suffix Secrets Sort 7 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key
Sort 7 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. magician
2. sailor
3. scientist
4. artist
5. librarian
6. musician
7. inventor
8. visitor
9. actor
10. writer
11. cyclist
12. editor
13. instructor
14. historian
15. chemist
16. optician
17. gardener
18. survivor
19. vocalist
20. benefactor
21. guardian
22. decorator
23. novelist
24. specialist
Word Unscramble
1. magician
2. optician
3. scientist
4. inventor
5. instructor
6. librarian
7. specialist
8. actor
9. musician
10. visitor
11. novelist
12. decorator
13. chemist
14. guardian
15. gardener
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. survivor
2. novelist
3. historian
4. optician
5. guardian
DOWN
1. benefactor
2. vocalist
3. specialist
4. decorator
5. gardener
Word Search Rows
Row 1: MAGICIAN
Row 2: SCIENTIST
Row 3: INVENTOR
Row 4: ARTIST
Row 5: SAILOR
Row 6: EDITOR
Row 7: LIBRARIAN
Row 8: CYCLIST
Row 9: WRITER
Row 10: VISITOR
Carrying and Pulling Sort 32 Worksheet Carrying and Pulling
Sort 32: port (carry), tract (pull)
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Use the words in the bank below to complete the sentences. Roots: port (to carry), tract (to pull).
portable
tractor
transport
attract
export
subtract
import
extract
reporter
distract
support
contract
A __________________________ speaker is easy to carry to the beach.
The farmer used a powerful __________________________ to pull the heavy plow.
Trucks and trains are used to __________________________ goods across the country.
Bright flowers __________________________ bees and butterflies with their scent.
Brazil will __________________________ coffee to many other countries.
In math class, we learned how to __________________________ small numbers from large ones.
The United States will __________________________ cars from Japan and Germany.
The dentist had to __________________________ the rotten tooth.
The __________________________ interviewed the mayor for the evening news.
Please don't __________________________ me while I am trying to concentrate!
The strong pillars __________________________ the weight of the entire bridge.
The athlete signed a __________________________ to play for the professional team.
Part 2: Finish the remaining sentences using this second bank.
portfolio
attraction
deport
detract
portly
protracted
porter
abstract
transportation
contraction
portal
retract
The artist carried her best sketches in a leather __________________________.
The roller coaster was the most popular __________________________ at the park.
The government might __________________________ someone who is in the country illegally.
A messy room can __________________________ from the beauty of the house.
Carrying and Pulling Sort 32 Puzzles Activity Sheet Carrying & Pulling Puzzles
Sort 32: port (carry), tract (pull)
Name:
Date:
Word Unscramble
ELBATROP
ROTCART
STRANPORT
TCARTTA
TROPXE
TCARTBUS
TROPMI
TCARTXE
RETROPER
TCARTNO C
Pulling & Carrying Search
PORTABLEXPNT UPENTRACTORF INSPECTIONLE NIBCENTURYKE TCCENTENNIAL TRANSPORTMJA PERSPECTIVEA LCVCENTENARY ATTRACTIONER TMUADRANGLEW SMQUINTUPLET DISTRACTIONV
Word List
PORTABLE
TRACTOR
TRANSPORT
ATTRACTION
DISTRACTION
PORTFOLIO
Logistics Crossword
Across
Folder for carrying work samples.
Send goods out.
To take away.
Person who reports the news.
Easy to carry around.
Down
To pull something out.
To hold up or help.
Bring goods in.
Something that draws interest.
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Carrying and Pulling Sort 32 Answer Key Teacher Resource ANSWER KEY
Sort 32: Carrying and Pulling (port, tract)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet Answers
portable
reporter
portly
tractor
distract
protracted
transport
support
porter
attract
contract
abstract
export
portfolio
transportation
subtract
attraction
contraction
import
deport
portal
extract
detract
retract
Word Unscramble
1. PORTABLE | 2. TRACTOR | 3. TRANSPORT | 4. ATTRACT | 5. EXPORT
6. SUBTRACT | 7. IMPORT | 8. EXTRACT | 9. REPORTER | 10. CONTRACT
Crossword Answers
Across
1. PORTFOLIO (0,0) | 3. EXPORT (2,0) | 5. SUBTRACT (4,0) | 7. REPORTER (6,0) | 9. PORTABLE (8,0)
Down
2. EXTRACT (0,2) | 4. SUPPORT (1,7) | 6. IMPORT (2,9) | 8. ATTRACTION (6,7)
Doing and Writing Sort 32 Worksheet Doing and Writing
Sort 32: Latin Roots fac/fic, scrib/script
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Fill in the blanks using the words from the bank. Roots: fac/fic (to make/do), scrib/script (to write).
factory
scribble
manufacture
description
artifact
prescription
fiction
inscription
sufficient
manuscript
beneficial
postscript
The town's largest __________________________ produces thousands of car parts every single day.
The toddler used a blue crayon to __________________________ all over the white wall.
Archeologists found an ancient __________________________ that gave clues about how people lived long ago.
The witness gave a detailed __________________________ of the car to help the police find it.
Companies __________________________ clothing in large quantities to sell in stores around the world.
The doctor wrote a __________________________ for medicine to help clear up the infection.
I prefer reading __________________________ books like Harry Potter rather than true history books.
The __________________________ on the old tombstone was difficult to read because the stone had worn away.
Eating vegetables every day is very __________________________ for your overall health.
The author sent his __________________________ to the publisher to see if they wanted to turn it into a book.
One bag of chips was not __________________________ to feed the entire hungry crowd.
She added a quick __________________________ (P.S.) at the end of the letter to say she forgot to mention her new dog.
Part 2: Continue with the second bank of words.
facilitate
subscriber
efficient
transcription
facsimile
circumscribe
defect
scripture
facade
script
sacrificed
describe
The new software will __________________________ better communication between the two offices.
He is a monthly __________________________ to the magazine and receives every issue in the mail.
Doing and Writing Puzzles Activity Sheet Doing and Writing Puzzles
Sort 32: Latin Roots fac/fic (make), scrib/script (write)
Name:
Date:
Word Unscramble
rotcyfa
erutpircs
noticif
noticpircsed
tcafitrua
blebircs
Word Search
FACILITATEAB SUBSCRIBERCD EFFICIENTWXE TRANSCRIPTIO MULTIPURPOSN FACSIMILERST SACRIFICEDUV WXYZABCDEFGH IJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZABCDEF GHIJKLMNOPQR STUVWXYZABCD
Word List
FACILITATE
SUBSCRIBER
EFFICIENT
TRANSCRIPTION
FACSIMILE
SACRIFICED
Crossword
Across
1. To write something quickly and messy.4. Stories that are not true (made up).6. Words carved or written on a surface.7. To make products on a large scale.9. Building where products are made.
Down
2. A statement giving details of something.3. An object made by humans (history).5. A written or typed version of a book.8. The written text of a play or movie.
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Doing and Writing Sort 32 Answer Key Teacher Resource ANSWER KEY
Sort 32: Doing and Writing (fac, scrib)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet Answers
factory
artifact
beneficial
scripture
scribble
postscript
fiction
facilitate
manuscript
description
efficient
transcript
manufacture
facsimile
benefactor
inscribe
proscribe
circumscribe
faciliate
sacrifice
nondescript
transcript
script
inscription
Word Unscramble
1. FACTORY | 2. SCRIPTURE | 3. FICTION | 4. DESCRIPTION | 5. ARTIFACT | 6. SCRIBBLE
Crossword Answers
Across
1. SCRIBBLE (0,0) | 4. FICTION (4,0) | 6. INSCRIPTION (6,4) | 7. MANUFACTURE (7,0) | 9. FACTORY (10,0)
Down
2. DESCRIPTION (0,2) | 3. ARTIFACT (2,4) | 5. MANUSCRIPT (3,6) | 8. SCRIPT (4,8)
Writing and Drawing Sort 32 Puzzles Activity Sheet Writing & Drawing Puzzles
Sort 32: scrib/script (write), graph (write/draw)
Name:
Date:
Word Unscramble
ebircsnart
yhpargoib
hpargotohp
tpircs
hpargarap
tpircsunam
Writing Search
INSCRIPTIONX CALLIGRAPHYP SUBSCRIBERJF BIBLIOGRAPHY NIBCENTURYKE TCCENTENNIAL PERSPECTIVEA LCVCENTENARY TRANSCRIPTIO TMUADRANGLEW SMQUINTUPLET DISTRACTIONV
Word List:
INSCRIPTION
CALLIGRAPHY
SUBSCRIBER
BIBLIOGRAPHY
TRANSCRIPTION
GEOGRAPHY
Crossword
Across
1. To rewrite or copy information.3. Section of an essay.5. A handwritten book.7. Words carved on a trophy.9. Fancy, artistic writing.
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2. Book about a person's life.4. Image taken with a camera.6. Relating to visual art/drawings.8. Person who pays for a magazine.
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Writing and Drawing Sort 32 Worksheet Writing and Drawing
Sort 32: Latin and Greek Roots scrib/script and graph
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Use the word bank to complete the sentences. Roots: scrib/script (write) and graph (write/draw).
scribble
autograph
script
biography
describe
paragraph
prescribe
photograph
manuscript
graphite
transcribe
geography
The little boy loved to __________________________ with crayons on the walls.
I waited in line for an hour to get the author's __________________________ in my book.
The actors spent all morning rehearsing their lines from the movie __________________________.
We are reading a __________________________ about the life of Abraham Lincoln.
Can you __________________________ exactly what the missing cat looks like?
An essay should begin with an interesting introductory __________________________.
The doctor will __________________________ some medicine to help you feel better.
A __________________________ captures a moment in time using light and a lens.
The editor is reviewing the author's original __________________________ before it's printed.
Pencils contain __________________________, which is a form of carbon, not lead.
The court reporter must __________________________ every word spoken during the trial.
In __________________________ class, we are learning about continents and oceans.
Part 2: Continue completing the sentences with words from this second bank.
inscription
graphic
subscription
calligraphy
proscribe
holograph
descriptive
polygraph
scribe
telegraph
postscript
phonograph
The trophy had a special __________________________ with the winner's name engraved.
The novel was very __________________________, using many adjectives to paint a picture.
I have a monthly __________________________ to my favorite magazine.
Writing and Drawing Sort 32 Answer Key Teacher Resource ANSWER KEY
Sort 32: Writing and Drawing (scrib, graph)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet Answers
transcribe
graphite
phonograph
describe
prescription
proscribe
scribble
geography
calligraphy
biography
transcribe
subscriber
photograph
graphic
cartography
script
scribe
transcript
paragraph
bibliography
diagram
manuscript
inscription
inscribe
Word Unscramble
1. TRANSCRIBE | 2. BIOGRAPHY | 3. PHOTOGRAPH | 4. SCRIPT | 5. PARAGRAPH | 6. MANUSCRIPT
Crossword Answers
Across
1. TRANSCRIBE (0,0) | 3. PARAGRAPH (2,0) | 5. MANUSCRIPT (5,0) | 7. INSCRIPTION (7,0) | 9. CALLIGRAPHY (9,0)
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2. BIOGRAPHY (0,1) | 4. PHOTOGRAPH (1,7) | 6. GRAPHIC (4,4) | 8. SUBSCRIBER (4,9)
Greek Roots I Sort 33 Worksheet Greek Roots I
Sort 33: graph, logy, meter
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Fill in the blanks using the words from the bank. Roots: graph (to write), logy (study of), meter (measure).
biography
biology
thermometer
autograph
geology
diameter
paragraph
psychology
centimeter
graphic
zoology
parameter
In science class, we are studying __________________________, which is the study of living things.
The baseball player signed an __________________________ on my glove after the game.
I read a fascinating __________________________ about the life of Albert Einstein.
Check the __________________________ to see if the temperature outside has dropped.
In math, the __________________________ of a circle is the distance across it through the center.
You should start a new __________________________ whenever you introduce a new idea in your essay.
__________________________ is the study of the Earth’s physical structure and substance.
The comic book had very __________________________ illustrations that made the story come to life.
My cousin wants to study __________________________ because he is interested in how the human mind works.
The measurement of this paper is roughly twenty-eight __________________________ long.
If you love animals and want to study them, you might enjoy a career in __________________________.
We set the __________________________ for the experiment so we would know exactly what to test.
Part 2: Continue with the second bank of words.
geography
archaeology
perimeter
bibliography
mythology
speedometer
cartography
criminology
symmetry
calligraphy
ecology
altimeter
We studied Greek __________________________ to learn about gods like Zeus and Poseidon.
The driver glanced at the __________________________ to make sure he wasn't going over the limit.
Greek Roots I Sort 33 Puzzles Activity Sheet Greek Roots I Puzzles
Sort 33: graph (write), logy (study), meter (measure)
Name:
Date:
Word Unscramble
ygoiblo
ygoletre
hparpagar
retretemomh
ygoilozo
retreima
Word Search
CALLIGRAPHYA POLYSUPEVIAB BIBLIOGRAPHY HEMIPLEGIAKC GEOGRAPHYPOS SPECTACLESST CARTOGRAPHYO MULTIMILLIOR PSYCHOLOGYET RQARCHAEOLOG YDTELEPHONET ECOLOGYVISES
Word List:
CALLIGRAPHY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY
CARTOGRAPHY
PSYCHOLOGY
ARCHAEOLOGY
ECOLOGY
Crossword
Across
1. The study of all living things.3. Study of the Earth's physical structure.5. Instrument to measure temperature.7. Distance across a circle through center.9. Distance around a shape or area.
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2. Story of someone's life (written).4. Famous person's signature.6. A distinct section of writing.8. List of books/sources in a report.10. Device measuring a car's speed.
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Greek Roots I Sort 33 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key: Sort 33
Greek Roots I (graph, logy, meter)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet Answers
biology
autograph
biography
thermometer
diameter
paragraph
geology
graphic
psychology
centimeter
zoology
parameter
mythology
speedometer
perimeter
calligraphy
ecology
altimeter
geography
bibliography
symmetry
cartography
criminology
archaeology
Word Unscramble
1. BIOLOGY | 2. GEOLOGY | 3. PARAGRAPH | 4. THERMOMETER | 5. ZOOLOGY | 6. DIAMETER
Crossword Answers
Across
3. GEOLOGY (1,1) | 5. THERMOMETER (3,1) | 7. DIAMETER (5,3) | 9. PERIMETER (7,3) | 11. SPEEDOMETER (9,1)
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1. BIOGRAPHY (0,1) | 2. AUTOGRAPH (0,3) | 4. PARAGRAPH (1,5) | 6. BIBLIOGRAPHY (0,7)
Root Insight
Explain the meanings of graph (write), logy (study), and meter (measure).
Suffix Secrets Sort 10 Worksheet Suffix Secrets
Sort 10: -ty, -ity
Name:
Date:
The Root Lab: States of Being
The suffixes -ty and -ity turn adjectives into nouns, meaning "the state or condition of being..."
safety
honesty
activity
ability
variety
reality
specialty
certainty
similarity
charity
community
equality
Always wear your seatbelt for your own ____________________.
His ____________________ is his best quality; he never tells a lie.
Playing tag is a fun physical ____________________ during recess.
She has a natural ____________________ to play the violin beautifully.
The store has a wide ____________________ of different kinds of fruit.
Is this story based on ____________________ or is it just a fantasy?
Baking chocolate cake is her ____________________ in the kitchen.
There was absolute ____________________ that the sun would rise today.
The ____________________ between the two twins was quite amazing.
We donated our old clothes to a local ____________________ for kids.
Our whole ____________________ gathered at the park for the fair.
We believe in ____________________ for all people, no matter what.
Suffix Secrets
Sort 10 Continued
majority
minority
festivity
locality
popularity
priority
humidity
casualty
loyalty
penalty
property
majesty
The ____________________ of the class voted to have a pizza party.
A small ____________________ of students preferred the ice cream.
The holiday ____________________ was full of music and bright lights.
Suffix Secrets Sort 10 Puzzles Activity Sheet Suffix Puzzles
Sort 10 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
yranit h oc
ytiv it ca
ytilaer
ytila u qe
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Sort 10 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. safety
2. honesty
3. activity
4. ability
5. variety
6. reality
7. specialty
8. certainty
9. similarity
10. charity
11. community
12. equality
13. majority
14. minority
15. festivity
16. locality
17. popularity
18. priority
19. humidity
20. casualty
21. loyalty
22. penalty
23. property
24. majesty
Word Unscramble
1. charity
2. activity
3. reality
4. equality
5. community
6. majority
7. priority
8. casualty
9. priority
10. similarity
11. penalty
12. loyalty
13. property
14. certainty
15. popularity
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ACROSS
1. popularity
2. casualty
3. humidity
4. property
5. majority
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1. festivity
2. priority
3. locality
4. minority
5. majesty
Word Search Rows
Row 1: SAFETY
Row 2: HONESTY
Row 3: ACTIVITY
Row 4: ABILITY
Row 5: VARIETY
Row 6: REALITY
Row 7: CHARITY
Row 8: LOYALTY
Row 9: PENALTY
Row 10: MAJESTY
Suffix Secrets Sort 11 Worksheet Suffix Secrets
Sort 11: -al, -ial, -ic
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The Root Lab: Adjective Suffixes
The suffixes -al, -ial, and -ic mean "relating to" or "having the characteristics of."
natural
official
musical
personal
historic
artistic
partial
industrial
magical
heroic
rhythmic
poetic
The ____________________ sounds of the rain helped me fall asleep.
It was an ____________________ letter from the principal's office.
The ____________________ park is a great place to see waterfalls and trees.
She showed ____________________ behavior when she saved the kitten.
The old ____________________ building is where the first city meeting was held.
The ____________________ area of town is where all the factories are located.
He wrote a ____________________ note to thank his friend for the gift.
The ____________________ student painted a beautiful landscape.
The drum had a very steady and ____________________ beat.
I have a ____________________ eclipse glass to see the sun safely.
The ____________________ trick made the coin disappear in thin air.
The author's ____________________ language made the story feel like a dream.
Suffix Secrets
Sort 11 Continued
universal
essential
generic
colonial
technical
potential
magnetic
drastic
practical
monumental
organic
identical
Water is ____________________ for all living things to survive.
The ____________________ twins look exactly the same to most people.
We bought ____________________ apples that were grown without chemicals.
Suffix Secrets Sort 11 Puzzles Activity Sheet Suffix Puzzles
Sort 11 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
yranitcoid
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lacisu m
lanos r ep
cirotsi h
citsit r a
laitr a p
lairsudni
lacigam
cioreh
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Sort 11 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. natural
2. official
3. musical
4. heroic
5. historic
6. industrial
7. personal
8. artistic
9. rhythmic
10. partial
11. magical
12. poetic
13. essential
14. identical
15. organic
16. colonial
17. magnetic
18. technical
19. universal
20. monumental
21. potential
22. drastic
23. practical
24. generic
Word Unscramble
1. dictionary
2. official
3. musical
4. personal
5. historic
6. artistic
7. partial
8. industrial
9. magical
10. heroic
11. rhythmic
12. poetic
13. universal
14. essential
15. generic
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. natural
3. musical
4. personal
8. industrial
5. historic
9. magical
10. heroic
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1. natural
2. official
6. artistic
7. partial
Word Search Rows
Row 1: UNIVERSAL
Row 2: ESSENTIAL
Row 3: GENERIC
Row 4: COLONIAL
Row 5: TECHNICAL
Row 6: POTENTIAL
Row 7: MAGNETIC
Row 8: DRASTIC
Row 9: PRACTICAL
Row 10: MONUMENTAL
Greek Roots II Sort 34 Puzzles Activity Sheet Root Power Puzzles
Sort 31: port (carry) and tract (pull)
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Root Unscramble
BLEAPOTR
RTORCAT
STRANPROT
TTACART
XTPREO
STRICTDA
PTMROI
EXTTARC
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STUBRACT
PSURTPTO
RCTATION
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PORTFOLIOXPN UDETRACTAMJF IVCONTRACTIA NDEPORTURYKE TLCABSTRACTL UEQPORTERZSY PTRYUIOPLKJA LMVPURPORTRY ENPRETRACTER TPROTRACTEDW SDCOMPORTUPT RDISTRACTION
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Easy to carry around.
To pull something out.
Grip or pulling power (on tires).
To carry goods to another country.
To pull focus away.
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Vehicle that pulls heavy machinery.
To carry across or move.
To pull or draw attention.
To carry in from another country.
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Greek Roots II Sort 34 Puzzles Activity Sheet Greek Roots II Puzzles
Sort 34: auto (self), bio (life), phon (sound), photo (light)
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Word Unscramble
obielmotua
ygoiblo
notohp
ticatmuao
hpargetohp
ygoibraph
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AUTOBIOGRAPH POLYSUPEVIAD BIODEGRADABL HEMIPLEGIAKS PHOTOCOPYPOS SPECTACLESST BIOSPHEREAPO MULTIMILLIOR PHOTOGENICYT RQAUTOPILOTW IDTELEPHONET SAXOPHONEVIS
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BIODEGRADABLE
PHOTOCOPY
BIOSPHERE
PHOTOGENIC
AUTOPILOT
SAXOPHONE
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3. A self-propelled vehicle (car).5. A light-captured image.7. Complex musical sound piece.9. Device to send sound far off.11. Handwritten signature (self-written).
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1. Medicine that kills bacteria.2. Device to make voice louder.4. An exact copy made with light.6. Handwritten life story (own).8. Small light particle.
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Greek Roots II Sort 34 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key: Sort 34
Greek Roots II (auto, bio, phon, photo)
Teacher Resource
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photosynthesis
automatic
antibiotic
photograph
automobile
biology
symphony
photon
autonomy
biography
phonetics
telephone
autobiography
biodegradable
megaphone
photocopy
autopilot
biosphere
microphone
photogenic
autograph
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saxophone
telephoto
Word Unscramble
1. AUTOMOBILE | 2. BIOLOGY | 3. PHOTON | 4. AUTOMATIC | 5. PHOTOGRAPH | 6. BIOGRAPHY
Crossword Answers
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3. AUTOMOBILE (2,1) | 5. PHOTOGRAPH (4,1) | 7. SYMPHONY (6,1) | 9. TELEPHONE (8,1) | 11. AUTOGRAPH (10,1)
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1. ANTIBIOTIC (0,2) | 2. MEGAPHONE (1,0) | 4. PHOTOCOPY (3,4) | 6. BIOGRAPHY (5,6) | 8. PHOTON (0,7)
Root Insight
Explain the meanings of auto (self), bio (life), phon (sound), and photo (light).
Suffix Secrets Sort 8 Worksheet Suffix Secrets
Sort 8: -ment, -less, -ness
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The Root Lab: States and Conditions
-ment: action or process
-less: without, lacking
-ness: state or quality of
agreement
careless
kindness
payment
fearless
darkness
painless
movement
blindness
useless
sickness
punishment
The ____________________ of the night made it hard to see the stars.
A broken pencil is completely ____________________ for writing.
Showing ____________________ to others is a great way to make friends.
The dentist said the cleaning would be quick and ____________________.
The ____________________ for the missing book was to pay for a new one.
A ____________________ explorer climbed to the very top of the peak.
Don't be ____________________ with your toys or they might break.
The ____________________ of the waves was calm and very peaceful.
We made an ____________________ to share the toys during recess.
My ____________________ lasted for three days before I felt better.
The ____________________ for the pizza was twenty dollars.
She was born with ____________________ and used a white cane to walk.
Suffix Secrets
Sort 8 Continued
equipment
hopeless
weakness
statement
flawless
brightness
government
speechless
eagerness
employment
bottomless
thickness
The ____________________ of the fog made it hard to see the road.
I was ____________________ when I won the surprise award at school.
The ____________________ of the sun was very strong on the beach.
Suffix Secrets Sort 8 Puzzles Activity Sheet Suffix Puzzles
Sort 8 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
tneemrgaa
ssendnik
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Sort 8 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. darkness
2. useless
3. kindness
4. painless
5. punishment
6. fearless
7. careless
8. movement
9. agreement
10. sickness
11. payment
12. blindness
13. thickness
14. speechless
15. brightness
16. flawless
17. government
18. weakness
19. bottomless
20. hopeless
21. employment
22. equipment
23. statement
24. eagerness
Word Unscramble
1. agreement
2. kindness
3. painless
4. blindness
5. punishment
6. hopeless
7. government
8. eagerness
9. bottomless
10. movement
11. careless
12. fearless
13. employment
14. darkness
15. speechless
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1. equipment
2. statement
3. flawless
4. government
5. weakness
DOWN
1. hopeless
2. employment
3. speechless
4. thickness
5. bottomless
Word Search Rows
Row 1: AGREEMENT
Row 2: KINDNESS
Row 3: FEARLESS
Row 4: DARKNESS
Row 5: PAYMENT
Row 6: MOVEMENT
Row 7: SICKNESS
Row 8: USELESS
Row 9: CARELESS
Row 10: PAINLESS
Breaking and Bursting Sort 42 Worksheet Breaking and Bursting
Sort 42: Latin Roots fract and rupt
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Part 1: Use the words in the bank below to complete the sentences. Roots: fract/frag (break) and rupt (break/burst).
fracture
fragment
fraction
fragile
abrupt
corrupt
disrupt
erupt
interrupt
rupture
refract
infraction
The x-ray showed a small __________________________ in the boy's wrist after he fell.
The archaeologist found a __________________________ of a pottery bowl in the dirt.
In math, we learned that one-half is a common __________________________.
Be careful with that vase; it is very __________________________ and breaks easily.
The car came to an __________________________ stop when the light turned red.
Water can __________________________ light, making a straw in a glass look bent.
A loud noise can __________________________ your concentration while you are reading.
The volcano is expected to __________________________ soon, sending ash into the sky.
It is rude to __________________________ someone while they are speaking to you.
The internal pressure caused the balloon to __________________________ with a loud pop.
Cheating on a test is a serious __________________________ of the school rules.
Greedy people may try to __________________________ the system for their own gain.
Part 2: Finish the remaining sentences with extended words.
fragmentary
fractional
fragility
infringe
disruption
eruption
interruption
corruption
bankrupt
incorruptible
abruptly
irrupt
The scientist had only __________________________ evidence to support his theory.
Stock prices sometimes change by __________________________ amounts, like pennies.
The __________________________ of the old document made it hard to handle without tearing.
Breaking and Bursting Sort 42 Puzzles Activity Sheet Breaking & Bursting Puzzles
Sort 42: fract, frag, and rupt (break)
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Word Unscramble
turefrac
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ruperupt
ruptdis
fractre
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DISRUPTIONXP UTRANSFERXPN BISINFRACTIO SUBMISSIONKN CORRUPTIONSP EMOTIONALSST BIOBANKRUPTO MULTIMILLIOR FRACTIONALET RQADRANGLEWX IDTELEPHONET INCORRUPTIBL
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DISRUPTION
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CORRUPTION
BANKRUPT
FRACTIONAL
INCORRUPTIBL
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1. To break or burst forth (volcano).4. A broken piece or part.6. Very easily broken or delicate.8. To break into a conversation.10. A break in a bone.
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2. Sudden and unexpected break.3. A part of a whole (math).5. Dishonest; to break trust.7. To break or bend light.9. To break open or burst.
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Suffix Secrets Sort 12 Worksheet Suffix Secrets
Sort 12: -ful, -ous, -ious
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The Root Lab: Character and Quality
The suffixes -ful, -ous, and -ious all mean "full of," "possessing," or "having the quality of."
cheerful
joyous
famous
gracious
successful
cautious
boastful
enormous
curious
graceful
helpful
precious
The ____________________ bird sang a happy song in the morning sun.
A ____________________ elephant walked through the tall green grass.
The ____________________ actor signed many autographs for his fans.
We were ____________________ when we heard the great news about the party.
Be ____________________ when you walk on the slippery, wet floor.
The ____________________ swan glided smoothly across the quiet pond.
Always try to be ____________________ to your teacher and friends.
The kitten was very ____________________ and wanted to explore the box.
The host was ____________________ and made everyone feel very welcome.
Our soccer season was very ____________________ because we won many games.
Diamond rings are made with ____________________ gems from deep in the earth.
Don't be ____________________ about your high score; it's better to be humble.
Suffix Secrets
Sort 12 Continued
humorous
poisonous
religious
vigorous
nervous
mountainous
advantageous
studious
rebellious
virtuous
outrageous
courteous
The ____________________ joke made everyone in the class laugh out loud.
The ____________________ snake should be avoided in the deep woods.
I felt a bit ____________________ before giving my presentation to the class.
Suffix Secrets Sort 12 Puzzles Activity Sheet Suffix Puzzles
Sort 12 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
l u f r e e h c
s u o y o j
s u o m a f
l u f s s e c c u s
s u o i t u a c
s u o m r o n e
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Sort 12 Activities
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1. cheerful
2. enormous
3. famous
4. joyous
5. cautious
6. graceful
7. helpful
8. curious
9. gracious
10. successful
11. precious
12. boastful
13. humorous
14. poisonous
15. nervous
16. studious
17. advantageous
18. mountainous
19. virtuous
20. rebellious
21. courteous
22. outrageous
23. vigorous
24. religious
Word Unscramble
1. cheerful
2. joyous
3. famous
4. successful
5. cautious
6. enormous
7. curious
8. graceful
9. precious
10. humorous
11. poisonous
12. religious
13. studious
14. courteous
15. advantageous
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. humorous
3. religious
4. vigorous
8. mountainous
9. virtuous
10. outrageous
DOWN
1. humorous
2. poisonous
5. nervous
6. enormous
7. studious
Word Search Rows
Row 1: CHEERFUL
Row 2: JOYOUS
Row 3: FAMOUS
Row 4: GRACIOUS
Row 5: CAUTIOUS
Row 6: ENORMOUS
Row 7: CURIOUS
Row 8: GRACEFUL
Row 9: HELPFUL
Row 10: PRECIOUS
Suffix Secrets Sort 9 Worksheet Suffix Secrets
Sort 9: -ary, -ery, -ory
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The Root Lab: Locations and Relatives
The suffixes -ary, -ery, and -ory often relate to places, things, or qualities.
dictionary
bakery
factory
library
bravery
victory
primary
sensory
mystery
territory
ordinary
delivery
I used a ____________________ to find the meaning of the difficult word.
The smell of fresh bread from the ____________________ was amazing.
The huge ____________________ makes thousands of cars every single day.
The knight showed great ____________________ when facing the dragon.
Our team celebrated our big ____________________ after the championship game.
Blue is my ____________________ choice for the color of the new room.
The book was a complete ____________________ until the very last chapter.
The wolves defended their ____________________ from the other pack.
It was just an ____________________ day until the surprise party began.
The mail carrier made a ____________________ of three large boxes.
The quiet ____________________ was full of students studying for their tests.
Seeing, hearing, and smelling are all part of our ____________________ system.
Suffix Secrets
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summary
grocery
inventory
auditory
scenery
temporary
explanatory
machinery
voluntary
directory
stationery
advisory
I wrote a short ____________________ of the book for my reading log.
We went to the ____________________ store to buy eggs and milk.
The store manager took ____________________ of all the toys in the shop.
Suffix Secrets Sort 9 Puzzles Activity Sheet Suffix Puzzles
Sort 9 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
yranitcoid
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yretar b
yrotirret
yranidro
yravil ed
yrammus
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Sort 9 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. dictionary
2. bakery
3. factory
4. bravery
5. victory
6. primary
7. mystery
8. territory
9. ordinary
10. delivery
11. library
12. sensory
13. summary
14. grocery
15. inventory
16. scenery
17. temporary
18. explanatory
19. machinery
20. voluntary
21. directory
22. stationery
23. advisory
24. auditory
Word Unscramble
1. dictionary
2. factory
3. bakery
4. territory
5. ordinary
6. delivery
7. summary
8. inventory
9. machinery
10. directory
11. stationery
12. auditory
13. explanatory
14. primary
15. advisory
Crossword Answers
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1. factory
2. bravery
3. directory
4. library
5. voluntary
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1. inventory
2. stationery
3. advisory
4. auditory
5. bakery
Word Search Rows
Row 1: DICTIONARY
Row 2: BAKERY
Row 3: FACTORY
Row 4: LIBRARY
Row 5: VICTORY
Row 6: MYSTERY
Row 8: GROCERY
Row 9: SCENERY
Row 10: DELIVERY
Suffix Lab Sort 13 Worksheet Suffix Lab
Sort 13: -en, -ize, -ify
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The Root Lab: Action Suffixes
The suffixes -en, -ize, and -ify all mean "to make" or "to cause to be."
tighten
summarize
solidify
brighten
specialize
purify
frighten
dramatize
justify
sharpen
publicize
classify
Please ____________________ your pencil before the test starts.
The sun will ____________________ the whole room in the morning.
I need to ____________________ the belt so my pants don't fall down.
The scientist will ____________________ the water to make it safe to drink.
We will ____________________ the story by acting it out for the class.
You must ____________________ your choice with a good reason.
The store will ____________________ the big sale on the radio.
A loud noise might ____________________ the little kitten.
The water will ____________________ and turn into ice in the freezer.
I can ____________________ the animals by the number of legs they have.
The teacher asked me to ____________________ the main idea of the book.
Doctors often ____________________ in one specific area of medicine.
Suffix Lab
Sort 13 Continued
soften
falsify
standardize
lighten
symbolize
magnify
sweeten
industrialize
identify
straighten
harmonize
simplify
The rain will ____________________ the ground so the plants can grow.
I had to ____________________ the math problem to make it easier to solve.
The detective will ____________________ the suspect by using fingerprints.
Suffix Lab Sort 13 Puzzles Activity Sheet Suffix Puzzles
Sort 13 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
nethgit
ezirammsu
yfidilos
nethgirb
ezilaiceps
yfirup
nethgirf
yfitsuj
neprahs
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y f i s s a l c
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Suffix Lab Sort 13 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key
Sort 13 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. sharpen
2. brighten
3. tighten
4. purify
5. dramatize
6. justify
7. publicize
8. frighten
9. solidify
10. classify
11. summarize
12. specialize
13. soften
14. simplify
15. identify
16. straighten
17. harmonize
18. magnify
19. falsify
20. industrialize
21. standardize
22. symbolize
23. lighten
24. sweeten
Word Unscramble
1. tighten
2. summarize
3. solidify
4. brighten
5. specialize
6. purify
7. frighten
8. justify
9. sharpen
10. publicize
11. classify
12. simplify
13. magnify
14. identify
15. harmonize
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. summarize
2. specialize
3. dramatize
4. publicize
5. standardize
DOWN
6. symbolize
7. industrialize
8. magnify
9. identify
10. simplify
Word Search Rows
Row 1: TIGHTEN
Row 2: SOLIDIFY
Row 3: PURIFY
Row 4: SHARPEN
Row 5: CLASSIFY
Row 6: MAGNIFY
Row 7: SIMPLIFY
Row 8: IDENTIFY
Row 9: SOFTEN
Row 10: LIGHTEN
Suffix Lab Sort 17 Worksheet Suffix Lab
Sort 17: -ation, -cation, -ition
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Date:
The Root Lab: Multi-Syllable Suffixes
The suffixes -ation, -cation, and -ition are used to create complex nouns. Pay attention to how the base word changes when these are added.
information
education
location
celebration
application
competition
multiplication
composition
communication
foundation
invitation
preparation
I found a lot of helpful ____________________ about sharks in the library.
The school provides a great ____________________ for all of its students.
The ____________________ on the map was marked with a big red "X".
We had a big ____________________ for my grandpa's eightieth birthday.
Please fill out the ____________________ to join the summer soccer camp.
There was a lot of ____________________ during the spelling bee today.
We learned ____________________ in math by using equal groups of numbers.
The author's ____________________ was a beautiful story about a lost cat.
Good ____________________ is important for working together in a team.
The concrete ____________________ of the house was very strong and deep.
I received a colorful ____________________ to the surprise party.
The ____________________ for the feast took the whole morning to finish.
Suffix Lab
Sort 17 Continued
exploration
navigation
population
illustration
imagination
decoration
identification
classification
justification
magnification
standardization
identification
The astronaut's ____________________ of the moon was very exciting to watch.
The sailor used modern ____________________ tools to guide the ship to port.
Suffix Lab Sort 17 Puzzles Activity Sheet Suffix Puzzles
Sort 17 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
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n o i t a c u d e
n o i t a c o l
n o i t a r b e l e c
n o i t a c i l p p a
n o i t i t e p m o c
n o i t a r a p e r p
n o i t a l u p o p
n o i t a r t s u l l i
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n o i t a c i f i t n e d i
n o i t a c i f i s s a l c
n o i t a c i f i t s u j
n o i t a z i d r a d n a t s
n o i t a r o l p x e
2. Word Search
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Suffix Lab Sort 17 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key
Sort 17 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. information
2. education
3. location
4. celebration
5. application
6. competition
7. multiplication
8. composition
9. communication
10. foundation
11. invitation
12. preparation
13. exploration
14. navigation
15. population
16. illustration
17. imagination
18. decoration
19. identification
20. classification
21. justification
22. magnification
23. standardization
24. classification
Word Unscramble
1. information
2. education
3. location
4. celebration
5. application
6. competition
7. preparation
8. population
9. illustration
10. imagination
11. identification
12. classification
13. justification
14. standardization
15. exploration
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. application
2. composition
3. exploration
4. decoration
5. justification
DOWN
6. illustration
7. competition
8. identification
9. classification
10. magnification
Word Search Rows
Row 1: INFORMATION
Row 2: LOCATION
Row 3: CELEBRATION
Row 4: FOUNDATION
Row 5: EXPLORATION
Row 6: DECORATION
Row 7: PREPARATION
Row 8: IMAGINATION
Row 9: POPULATION
Row 10: NAVIGATION
Suffix Lab Sort 18 Worksheet Suffix Lab
Sort 18: Consonant Alternations
Name:
Date:
The Root Lab: Consonant Shifts
In this sort, pay attention to how the consonant sound changes when a suffix is added (e.g., magic becomes magician).
magic
magician
music
musician
clinic
clinician
electric
electrician
office
official
history
historian
The ____________________ trick made the large rabbit disappear into thin air.
The talented ____________________ pulled a white dove out of his black hat.
I love listening to classical ____________________ while I am studying.
The ____________________ played a beautiful song on her silver flute.
The doctor works at a small medical ____________________ in our town.
A ____________________ helps to care for patients at the local hospital.
Be careful not to touch the ____________________ wires behind the TV.
The ____________________ fixed the broken lights in the whole school.
My dad works in a large ____________________ in a tall city building.
We received an ____________________ letter from the principal's office.
I love reading books about the ____________________ of ancient Egypt.
The ____________________ studied the old documents to learn about the past.
Suffix Lab
Sort 18 Continued
politics
politician
select
selection
protect
protection
react
reaction
distort
distortion
optics
optician
The laws of the country are part of its ____________________.
A famous ____________________ gave a long speech at the town hall.
Please ____________________ your favorite color from the box of crayons.
Suffix Lab Sort 18 Puzzles Activity Sheet Suffix Puzzles
Sort 18 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
n a i c i g a m
n a i c i s u m
n a i c i n i l c
n a i c i r t c e l e
l a i c i f f o
n a i r o t s i h
n a i c i t i l o p
n o i t c e l e s
n o i t c e t o r p
n o i t c a e r
n o i t r o t s i d
n a i c i t p o
s c i t i l o p
s c i t p o
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2. Word Search
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Suffix Lab Sort 18 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key
Sort 18 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. magic
2. magician
3. music
4. musician
5. clinic
6. clinician
7. electric
8. electrician
9. office
10. official
11. history
12. historian
13. politics
14. politician
15. select
16. selection
17. protect
18. protection
19. react
20. reaction
21. distort
22. distortion
23. optics
24. optician
Word Unscramble
1. magician
2. musician
3. clinician
4. electrician
5. official
6. historian
7. politician
8. selection
9. protection
10. reaction
11. distortion
12. optician
13. politics
14. optics
15. history
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. electrician
2. politician
3. protection
4. distortion
5. reaction
DOWN
6. clinician
7. official
8. historian
9. selection
10. optician
Word Search Rows
Row 1: MAGICIAN
Row 2: MUSICIAN
Row 3: CLINICIAN
Row 4: ELECTRIC
Row 5: OFFICIAL
Row 6: HISTORIAN
Row 7: POLITICIAN
Row 8: SELECTION
Row 9: PROTECTION
Row 10: OPTICIAN
Alternation Lab Sort 19 Worksheet Alternation Lab
Sort 19: Vowel Alternations (Long to Short)
Name:
Date:
The Root Lab: Sound Shifts
In this sort, listen to how the vowel sound shifts from long to short when a suffix is added (e.g., please becomes pleasant).
please
pleasant
breath
breathe
nature
natural
clean
cleanse
mine
mineral
athlete
athletic
It is very ____________________ to walk in the park on a sunny day.
The ____________________ ran across the field with amazing speed.
Take a deep ____________________ before you start your presentation.
Gold is a ____________________ that is found deep inside the earth.
The ____________________ sounds of the forest were very peaceful.
You must ____________________ slowly and deeply to stay calm.
I love to study ____________________ and learn about plants and animals.
The ____________________ shoes were perfect for playing soccer.
This pen belongs to me; it is ____________________.
We used soap to ____________________ the dirty table after lunch.
Please ____________________ sit down and open your books to page ten.
Always keep your room ____________________ and put your toys away.
Alternation Lab
Sort 19 Continued
revise
revision
cave
cavity
precise
precision
wise
wisdom
type
typical
ignite
ignition
The owl is known for its great ____________________ and smart choices.
It is ____________________ for it to rain in the month of April.
The dentist found a tiny ____________________ in my back tooth.
Alternation Lab Sort 19 Puzzles Activity Sheet Alternation Puzzles
Sort 19 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
t n a s a e l p
l a r u t a n
l a r e n i m
c i t e l h t a
n o i s i v e r
y t i v a c
n o i s i c e r p
m o d s i w
l a c i p y t
n o i t i n g i
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e s i v e r
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2. Word Search
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Sort 19 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. pleasant
2. athlete
3. breath
4. mineral
5. natural
6. breathe
7. nature
8. athletic
9. mine
10. cleanse
11. please
12. clean
13. wisdom
14. typical
15. cavity
16. revise
17. ignition
18. cave
19. precision
20. ignite
21. wise
22. precision
23. type
24. precise
Word Unscramble
1. pleasant
2. natural
3. mineral
4. athletic
5. revision
6. cavity
7. precision
8. wisdom
9. typical
10. ignition
11. cleanse
12. breathe
13. revise
14. nature
15. please
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. pleasant
2. precision
3. revision
4. typical
5. ignition
DOWN
1. pleasant
6. wisdom
7. natural
8. athletic
9. mineral
10. cavity
Word Search Rows
Row 1: PLEASANT
Row 2: NATURAL
Row 3: MINERAL
Row 4: ATHLETIC
Row 5: REVISION
Row 6: CAVITY
Row 7: PRECISION
Row 8: WISDOM
Row 9: TYPICAL
Row 10: IGNITION
Alternation Lab Sort 21 Worksheet Alternation Lab
Sort 21: Vowel Alternations (Schwa / Short / Long)
Name:
Date:
The Root Lab: Shifting Sounds
Listen for how the vowel sound in the base word changes when related words are formed. You'll hear shifts between long, short, and schwa sounds.
compete
competition
competitive
athlete
athletic
major
majority
nature
natural
naturalize
family
familiar
The ____________________ will run the race in under ten seconds.
We will ____________________ against the other school in soccer.
It is ____________________ for birds to fly south during the winter.
I have a large ____________________ with many aunts and uncles.
The ____________________ of the class voted to have a pizza party.
Being ____________________ means you always try your best to win.
The park was full of ____________________ beauty and tall trees.
Are you ____________________ with the rules of this board game?
The ____________________ for the gold medal was very exciting.
Winning the championship was a ____________________ goal for our team.
The country will ____________________ new citizens during the ceremony.
I wore my ____________________ shoes to play tag during recess.
Alternation Lab
Sort 21 Continued
familiarize
reside
resident
residential
custody
custodian
rebel
rebellion
rebellious
composition
compose
composite
The ____________________ cleaned the hallways after school ended.
A ____________________ of the town came to talk at the meeting.
I need to ____________________ myself with the new library rules.
Alternation Lab Sort 21 Puzzles Activity Sheet Alternation Puzzles
Sort 21 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
e t e p m o c
n o i t i t e p m o c
e t e l h t a
c i t e l h t a
y t i r o j a m
e z i l a r u t a n
r a i l i m a f
e z i r a i l i m a f
t n e d i s e r
l a i t n e d i s e r
n a i d o t s u c
n o i l l e b e r
s u o i l l e b e r
n o i t i s o p m o c
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2. Word Search
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Alternation Lab Sort 21 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key
Sort 21 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. athlete
2. compete
3. natural
4. family
5. majority
6. competitive
7. nature
8. familiar
9. competition
10. major
11. naturalize
12. athletic
13. custodian
14. resident
15. familiarize
16. residential
17. rebellious
18. rebellion
19. reside
20. rebel
21. compose
22. composition
23. composite
24. custody
Word Unscramble
1. compete
2. competition
3. athlete
4. athletic
5. majority
6. naturalize
7. familiar
8. familiarize
9. resident
10. residential
11. custodian
12. rebellion
13. rebellious
14. composition
15. composite
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. familiarize
2. residential
3. competition
4. naturalize
5. majority
DOWN
1. familiar
6. custodian
7. athletic
8. rebellion
9. composite
10. familiarize
Word Search Rows
Row 1: NATURE
Row 2: NATURAL
Row 3: FAMILY
Row 4: RESIDE
Row 5: REBEL
Row 6: COMPOSE
Row 7: MAJOR
Row 8: CUSTODY
Row 9: ATHLETE
Row 10: COMPETE
Suffix Lab Sort 14 Worksheet Suffix Lab
Sort 14: -ion (No spelling changes)
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Date:
The Root Lab: Noun-Making Suffixes
The suffix -ion turns a verb into a noun. In this sort, we simply add the suffix without changing the spelling of the base word.
exhaustion
suggestion
protection
collection
injection
reaction
rejection
attraction
subtraction
distortion
reflection
distraction
The mirror showed a perfect ____________________ of the colorful room.
I have a large ____________________ of sea shells from the beach.
The ____________________ of the music was so loud it hurt my ears.
The bright roller coaster is the main ____________________ at the park.
The runner felt total ____________________ after finishing the long race.
The doctor gave me an ____________________ to help me get better.
What was your ____________________ when you heard the surprise news?
The loud birds were a big ____________________ while I was reading.
Wear a helmet for ____________________ while riding your bike.
Do you have a ____________________ for what we should play at recess?
If you don't like the plan, you can issue a ____________________ of the offer.
We learned ____________________ in math today by taking away numbers.
Suffix Lab
Sort 14 Continued
possession
depression
expression
connection
objection
projection
selection
instruction
destruction
adoption
interruption
confession
My most prized ____________________ is the old teddy bear from my grandma.
The ____________________ of the bridge was caused by the strong storm.
Suffix Lab Sort 14 Puzzles Activity Sheet Suffix Puzzles
Sort 14 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
n o i t s u a h x e
n o i t s e g g u s
n o i t c e t o r p
n o i t c e l l o c
n o i t c e j n i
n o i t c a e r
n o i t c e j e r
n o i t c a r t t a
n o i t r o t s i d
n o i t c e l f e r
n o i t c e r i d
n o i s s e s s o p
n o i s s e r p x e
n o i t c u r t s n i
n o i t c e l e s
2. Word Search
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Sort 14 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. reflection
2. collection
3. distortion
4. attraction
5. exhaustion
6. injection
7. reaction
8. distraction
9. protection
10. suggestion
11. rejection
12. subtraction
13. possession
14. destruction
15. instruction
16. connection
17. expression
18. adoption
19. objection
20. interruption
21. projection
22. selection
23. depression
24. confession
Word Unscramble
1. exhaustion
2. suggestion
3. protection
4. collection
5. injection
6. reaction
7. rejection
8. attraction
9. distortion
10. reflection
11. direction
12. possession
13. expression
14. instruction
15. selection
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. expression
2. connection
3. instruction
4. destruction
5. confession
DOWN
6. possession
7. objection
8. projection
9. selection
10. interruption
Word Search Rows
Row 1: EXHAUSTION
Row 2: SUGGESTION
Row 3: PROTECTION
Row 4: COLLECTION
Row 5: INJECTION
Row 6: REACTION
Row 7: REJECTION
Row 8: REFLECTION
Row 9: SELECTION
Row 10: ADOPTION
Suffix Lab Sort 15 Worksheet Suffix Lab
Sort 15: -ion, -ian (Spelling Changes)
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Date:
The Root Lab: Spelling Changes
When adding -ion or -ian, we often drop the final e or change the final t or c to ss or s.
decoration
musician
invention
exhaustion
opposition
suggestion
celebration
expression
permission
location
collection
navigation
The colorful ____________________ made the room look festive and fun.
A talented ____________________ will perform a solo on the violin.
Thomas Edison's light bulb was a very famous ____________________.
The runner felt total ____________________ after finishing the long marathon.
There was strong ____________________ to the new rules at the meeting.
Do you have a ____________________ for what we should play at recess?
Our ____________________ after winning the big game lasted all night.
She used a happy ____________________ to tell her favorite story.
The teacher gave me ____________________ to go to the library today.
The treasure map showed the exact ____________________ of the gold.
I have a large ____________________ of shiny rocks and colorful shells.
The sailor used ____________________ tools to guide the ship through the sea.
Suffix Lab
Sort 15 Continued
electrician
reaction
magician
admiration
description
calculation
vibration
possession
physician
fascination
clinician
depression
The ____________________ fixed the broken lights in the whole school.
What was your ____________________ when you heard the big surprise?
Suffix Lab Sort 15 Puzzles Activity Sheet Suffix Puzzles
Sort 15 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
n a i c i s u m
n o i t n e v n i
n o i t a r b e l e c
n o i s s i m r e p
n o i t a c o l
n a i c i r t c e l e
n a i c i g a m
n o i t a r i m d a
n o i t p i r c s e d
n o i t a l u c l a c
n o i t a r b i v
n a i c i s y h p
n o i t a n i c s a f
n a i c i n i l c
n o i t a r o c e d
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Suffix Lab Sort 15 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key
Sort 15 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. decoration
2. musician
3. invention
4. exhaustion
5. opposition
6. suggestion
7. celebration
8. expression
9. permission
10. location
11. collection
12. navigation
13. electrician
14. reaction
15. magician
16. admiration
17. description
18. calculation
19. vibration
20. possession
21. physician
22. fascination
23. clinician
24. depression
Word Unscramble
1. musician
2. invention
3. celebration
4. permission
5. location
6. electrician
7. magician
8. admiration
9. description
10. calculation
11. vibration
12. physician
13. fascination
14. clinician
15. decoration
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. electrician
2. possession
3. description
4. celebration
5. navigation
DOWN
6. reaction
7. depression
8. vibration
9. opposition
10. calculation
Word Search Rows
Row 1: DECORATION
Row 2: MUSICIAN
Row 3: INVENTION
Row 4: EXHAUSTION
Row 5: OPPOSITION
Row 6: SUGGESTION
Row 7: CELEBRATION
Row 8: EXPRESSION
Row 9: PERMISSION
Row 10: LOCATION
Alternation Lab Sort 23 Worksheet Alternation Lab
Sort 23: Vowel Alternations with -ion
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Date:
The Root Lab: Shifting Vowels
Pay close attention to the vowel sound in the second syllable of the base word. When we add -ion, the sound often shifts from long or short to the quiet schwa sound.
prepare
preparation
compete
competition
explain
explanation
invite
invitation
repeat
repetition
admire
admiration
The ____________________ for the spelling bee was held in the gym.
I have a lot of ____________________ for my kind teacher.
Please ____________________ what you said; I didn't hear you clearly.
The ____________________ for the science project took a full week.
Can you ____________________ how the magic trick was done?
I want to ____________________ all my friends to my birthday party.
The constant ____________________ of the song made me feel sleepy.
I received a colorful ____________________ in the mail yesterday.
The student will ____________________ in the swimming race today.
We must ____________________ our backpacks before the field trip.
Her ____________________ for why she was late was very honest.
I truly ____________________ the way he always helps his brother.
Alternation Lab
Sort 23 Continued
declare
declaration
examine
examination
organize
organization
exclaim
exclamation
inflame
inflammation
reclaim
reclamation
The ____________________ mark at the end of the sentence shows excitement.
The doctor had to ____________________ the cut on my knee carefully.
Alternation Lab Sort 23 Puzzles Activity Sheet Alternation Puzzles
Sort 23 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
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n o i t a n a l p x e
n o i t a t i v n i
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n o i t a m a l c x e
n o i t a m m a l f n i
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Sort 23 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. competition
2. admiration
3. repeat
4. preparation
5. explain
6. invite
7. repetition
8. invitation
9. compete
10. prepare
11. explanation
12. admire
13. exclamation
14. examine
15. declaration
16. organize
17. inflammation
18. declare
19. reclamation
20. examination
21. reclaim
22. organization
23. exclaim
24. inflame
Word Unscramble
1. preparation
2. competition
3. explanation
4. invitation
5. repetition
6. admiration
7. declaration
8. examination
9. organization
10. exclamation
11. inflammation
12. reclamation
13. breathe
14. compete
15. prepare
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. repetition
2. declaration
3. examination
4. exclamation
5. inflammation
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1. repetition
6. invitation
7. preparation
8. reclamation
9. organization
10. competition
Word Search Rows
Row 1: PREPARATION
Row 2: COMPETITION
Row 3: EXPLANATION
Row 4: INVITATION
Row 5: REPETITION
Row 6: ADMIRATION
Row 7: DECLARATION
Row 8: EXAMINATION
Row 9: ORGANIZATION
Row 10: EXCLAMATION
Alternation Lab Sort 24 Worksheet Alternation Lab
Sort 24: Multiple Sound Shifts
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The Root Lab: Complex Alternations
In this sort, related words may have multiple sounds that change. Listen for shifts in both the vowel and the consonant sounds (e.g., produce to production).
produce
production
reduce
reduction
introduce
introduction
consume
consumption
presume
presumption
assume
assumption
The ____________________ of the movie took three years to finish.
The ____________________ of the book explained what the story was about.
A ____________________ in price made the shoes easier to buy.
I ____________________ that the sun will come out tomorrow morning.
The factory will ____________________ thousands of toys every day.
I will ____________________ my new friend to my parents tonight.
Your ____________________ that I was at home was correct.
I ____________________ you already finished your homework.
I want to ____________________ the amount of sugar I eat each day.
People ____________________ a lot of water on a very hot day.
The high ____________________ of energy was a problem for the town.
The ____________________ of the witness was questioned by the judge.
Alternation Lab
Sort 24 Continued
describe
description
prescribe
prescription
receive
reception
deceive
deception
resume
resumption
resolve
resolution
The book gave a beautiful ____________________ of the sunset.
The ____________________ for the wedding was held at a fancy hotel.
A ____________________ is a dishonest act intended to trick someone.
Alternation Lab Sort 24 Puzzles Activity Sheet Alternation Puzzles
Sort 24 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
n o i t c u d o r p
n o i t c u d e r
n o i t c u d o r t n i
n o i t p m u s n o c
n o i t p m u s e r p
n o i t p m u s s a
n o i t p i r c s e d
n o i t p i r c s e r p
n o i t p e c e r
n o i t p e c e d
n o i t p m u s e r
n o i t u l o s e r
e v i e c e d
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Sort 24 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. production
2. introduction
3. reduction
4. presume
5. produce
6. introduce
7. presumption
8. assume
9. reduce
10. consume
11. consumption
12. assumption
13. description
14. reception
15. deception
16. receive
17. resumption
18. resolution
19. describe
20. prescribe
21. prescription
22. deception
23. resume
24. resolve
Word Unscramble
1. production
2. reduction
3. introduction
4. consumption
5. presumption
6. assumption
7. description
8. prescription
9. reception
10. deception
11. resumption
12. resolution
13. deceive
14. consume
15. resolve
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. production
2. reduction
3. description
4. resumption
5. prescription
DOWN
6. consumption
7. assumption
8. deception
9. resolution
10. reception
Word Search Rows
Row 1: PRODUCTION
Row 2: REDUCTION
Row 3: CONSUMPTION
Row 4: PRESUMPTION
Row 5: ASSUMPTION
Row 6: RECEPTION
Row 7: DECEPTION
Row 8: RESOLUTION
Row 9: DESCRIPTION
Row 10: PRESCRIPT
Suffix Lab Sort 16 Worksheet Suffix Lab
Sort 16: -ion (Final -e and other changes)
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The Root Lab: More Spelling Changes
In this sort, we continue to look at words where adding -ion requires dropping the e or changing other final letters.
invitation
composition
reaction
opposition
suggestion
instruction
calculation
competition
exploration
decoration
production
exception
I received a colorful ____________________ to my friend's birthday party.
The orchestra played a beautiful ____________________ by a new composer.
The ____________________ of the play was very hard work for the actors.
The ____________________ for the spelling bee was very high this year.
The astronaut went on an ____________________ to the moon's surface.
The ____________________ on the wall were very bright and cheerful.
Everyone went to the park, with the ____________________ of my sick sister.
The teacher's ____________________ helped me finish my project on time.
The ____________________ of the math problem took a long time to solve.
The ____________________ to the news was a look of total shock and joy.
Do you have a ____________________ for what we should name the pet?
The ____________________ to the plan was very loud and very firm.
Suffix Lab
Sort 16 Continued
population
foundation
education
selection
illustration
variation
imagination
creation
navigation
admiration
celebration
suggestion
The ____________________ of the city grew by many thousands of people.
A good ____________________ is important for learning many new things.
Suffix Lab Sort 16 Puzzles Activity Sheet Suffix Puzzles
Sort 16 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
n o i t a t i v n i
n o i t i s o p m o c
n o i t c u r t s n i
n o i t i t e p m o c
n o i t a r o l p x e
n o i t c u d o r p
n o i t p e c x e
n o i t a l u p o p
n o i t a d n u o f
n o i t a c u d e
n o i t c e l e s
n o i t a r t s u l l i
n o i t a i r a v
n o i t a n i g a m i
n o i t a e r c
2. Word Search
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Suffix Lab Sort 16 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key
Sort 16 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. invitation
2. composition
3. production
4. competition
5. exploration
6. decoration
7. exception
8. instruction
9. calculation
10. reaction
11. suggestion
12. opposition
13. population
14. education
15. celebration
16. foundation
17. illustration
18. variation
19. imagination
20. creation
21. navigation
22. admiration
23. selection
24. suggestion
Word Unscramble
1. invitation
2. composition
3. instruction
4. competition
5. exploration
6. production
7. exception
8. population
9. foundation
10. education
11. selection
12. illustration
13. variation
14. imagination
15. creation
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. invitation
2. composition
3. production
4. competition
5. education
DOWN
6. variation
7. imagination
8. foundation
9. illustration
10. selection
Word Search Rows
Row 1: INVITATION
Row 2: COMPOSITION
Row 3: INSTRUCTION
Row 4: COMPETITION
Row 5: EXPLORATION
Row 6: PRODUCTION
Row 7: EXCEPTION
Row 8: POPULATION
Row 9: FOUNDATION
Row 10: EDUCATION
Quantity and Fractions Sort 28 Worksheet Quantity and Fractions
Sort 28: multi-, poly-, semi-, hemi-
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Date:
Part 1: Use the words in the bank below to complete the sentences. Each word is used only once. Prefixes: multi- (many), poly- (many), semi- (half/partly), hemi- (half).
multimedia
polygon
semicircle
hemisphere
multiply
polysyllabic
semiannual
hemisphere
multitude
polygraph
semifinal
hemistich
In math, any closed shape with straight sides is called a __________________________.
The presentation was __________________________ because it included sound, video, and pictures.
The equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern __________________________.
A __________________________ is exactly one half of a full circle.
If you __________________________ five by four, you get twenty.
The suspect had to take a __________________________ test to see if he was telling the truth.
The company holds a __________________________ sale twice a year, once in January and once in July.
North America is located in the Western __________________________.
There was a __________________________ of people waiting in line for the new movie.
Words like "unbelievable" are __________________________ because they have many syllables.
The winner of the __________________________ game will move on to the championship.
In poetry, a half-line of verse is sometimes called a __________________________.
Part 2: Finish the remaining sentences using words from this second bank.
multicultural
polytheism
semisweet
hemiplegia
multipurpose
polyglot
semiprecious
hemisphere
multimillionaire
polymer
semicircle
hemisphere
A __________________________ is a person who can speak many different languages fluently.
The recipe calls for __________________________ chocolate chips, which aren't as sugary as milk chocolate.
Quantity and Fractions Sort 28 Puzzles Activity Sheet Quantity Puzzles
Sort 28: multi-, poly-, semi-, hemi-
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Date:
Word Unscramble
nymulgti
noygopl
reimelcirc
rephiesemh
detultimu
hparlyogp
Word Search
MULTICULTURA POLYTHEISMJL SEMISWEETRIN HEMIPLEGIAKI MULTIPURPOSE POLYGLOTZSSU SEMIPRECIOUS MULTIMILLION XYZABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQRSTU VWXYZABCDEFG HIJKLMNOPQRS
Word List
MULTICULTURAL
POLYTHEISM
SEMISWEET
HEMIPLEGIA
MULTIPURPOSE
POLYGLOT
SEMIPRECIOUS
Crossword Puzzle
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1. Tool that can be used for many things.3. Exactly half of a full circle.5. Half of the Earth (N, S, E, or W).7. To increase a number by many times.9. Shape with many straight sides.
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1. A very large number of people.2. Occurring twice a year (every half year).4. The belief in many different gods.6. Game that comes before the final.8. Person speaking many languages.10. Half a line of poetry verse.
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Quantity and Fractions Sort 28 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key: Sort 28
Quantity and Fractions (multi-, poly-, semi-, hemi-)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet: Fill-in-the-Blanks
polygon
multitude
multicultural
multimedia
polysyllabic
polymer
hemisphere
semifinal
semiprecious
semicircle
hemistich
multimillionaire
multiply
polyglot
multipurpose
polygraph
semisweet
semicircle
semiannual
polytheism
hemisphere
hemisphere
hemiplegia
semicircle
Word Unscramble
1. MULTIPLY | 2. POLYGON | 3. SEMICIRCLE | 4. HEMISPHERE | 5. MULTITUDE | 6. POLYGRAPH
Crossword Key
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1. MULTIPURPOSE | 4. SEMIANNUAL | 6. MULTIMEDIA | 8. POLYTHEISM | 9. SEMICIRCLE
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1. MULTITUDE | 2. POLYGON | 3. MULTIPLY | 5. HEMISPHERE | 7. SEMIFINAL | 10. POLYGLOT
Teaching Tips
Note the overlap in prefix meanings: multi- (Latin) and poly- (Greek) both mean "many." Similarly, semi- (Latin) and hemi- (Greek) both mean "half." Help students see that hemi- is almost exclusively used in geographical (hemisphere) or medical (hemiplegia) contexts, while semi- is used more broadly.
Looking and Seeing Sort 29 Worksheet Looking and Seeing
Sort 29: Latin Roots spect, vis, vid
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Part 1: Fill in the blanks using the words from the bank. Roots: spect (to look), vis/vid (to see).
spectator
invisible
evidence
perspective
inspect
visualize
provide
suspect
spectacle
visionary
video
retrospect
The health official came to __________________________ the restaurant kitchen for cleanliness.
In the story, the hero wore a cloak that made him completely __________________________.
Every __________________________ in the stadium cheered when the goal was scored.
The lawyer presented __________________________ to the jury to prove the man's innocence.
The sunset over the Grand Canyon was a magnificent __________________________.
If you close your eyes, you can __________________________ yourself standing on a tropical beach.
The police had a __________________________ in custody within hours of the crime.
The inventor was a __________________________ who imagined technologies that wouldn't exist for decades.
We watched a __________________________ of the school play that my uncle recorded.
In __________________________, I probably should have studied more for the test.
The school will __________________________ bus passes for all students who live far away.
Drawing the landscape from a bird's eye __________________________ makes it look very different.
Part 2: Continue with the second bank of words.
spectacles
improvise
evident
prospect
expect
revision
adviser
aspect
inspector
visit
supervise
respect
The grandfather put on his __________________________ so he could read the newspaper.
Since we forgot the script, we had to __________________________ the entire scene.
The __________________________ of finding buried treasure kept the explorers digging for hours.
Looking and Seeing Sort 29 Puzzles Activity Sheet Looking and Seeing Puzzles
Sort 29: spect (look), vis/vid (see)
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Word Unscramble
tacproset
siblevini
cedevine
pectiveser
petsnic
zilaiseuv
Root Word Search
REVISIONABCD PSUPERVISEEF ASPECTGHIJKL MNOPQRSTUVWX YSPECTACLESZ ABEXPECTCDEF GHIADVISERGH IMPROVISEIJK LMNOPVISITQR STUVWXYZABCD EFGHIJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXYZAB
Word List
REVISION
SUPERVISE
ASPECT
SPECTACLES
EXPECT
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IMPROVISE
VISIT
Crossword Puzzle
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1. Person who watches an event.3. Impossible to see with the eye.5. Proof; signs that something is true.7. A specific point of view.9. To look closely at something.11. Eye-glasses used to see better.
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1. A visually striking sight.2. To imagine or see in the mind.4. Person thought to be guilty.6. Person with future ideas.8. Looking back at the past.10. Someone who gives advice.
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Looking and Seeing Sort 29 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key: Sort 29
Looking and Seeing (spect, vis, vid)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet: Fill-in-the-Blanks
inspect
video
supervise
invisible
retrospect
revision
spectator
provide
respect
evidence
perspective
aspect
spectacle
spectacles
adviser
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improvise
visit
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expect
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Word Unscramble
1. PROSPECT | 2. INVISIBLE | 3. EVIDENCE | 4. PERSPECTIVE | 5. INSPECT | 6. VISUALIZE
Crossword Key
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1. SPECTACLES | 3. PROVIDE | 5. EVIDENT | 7. INSPECT | 9. SPECTATOR | 11. VISIONARY
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1. SPECTATOR | 2. EVIDENCE | 4. VISUALIZE | 6. INVISIBLE | 8. PERSPECTIVE | 10. RETROSPECT
Teaching Tips
Explain that spect (look) often involves active observation, while vis/vid (see) relates to physical sight or mental imagery. Discuss how improvise literally means "not seen before" (im-pro-vise).
Saying and Hearing Sort 30 Worksheet Saying and Hearing
Sort 30: Latin Roots dict, aud
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Part 1: Fill in the blanks using the words from the bank. Roots: dict (to say), aud (to hear).
dictation
audience
auditorium
dictionary
predict
audition
audible
contradict
verdict
audiovisual
dictator
inaudible
If you don't know the definition of a word, you should look it up in a __________________________.
The music from the neighbor's house was barely __________________________ through the thick walls.
The __________________________ clapped loudly after the final scene of the play.
It is difficult to __________________________ the weather accurately more than a week in advance.
The entire school gathered in the __________________________ for the morning assembly.
The jury returned to the courtroom to announce their __________________________ of "not guilty."
The teacher gave __________________________ to the class, and students wrote down every word she said.
The dog's whistle was __________________________ to humans, but the pet could hear it clearly.
I don't want to __________________________ you, but I think the game starts at five o'clock, not six.
The actor felt nervous before his __________________________ for the lead role in the movie.
The harsh __________________________ ruled the country with total power and didn't allow any voting.
The classroom is equipped with __________________________ tools like a projector and speakers.
Part 2: Continue with the second bank of words.
diction
audit
addict
auditory
indicate
audience
edict
auditor
dictate
audition
predictable
audible
A professional __________________________ was hired to check the company's financial records.
The king issued a royal __________________________ that everyone must pay a new tax.
Saying and Hearing Sort 30 Puzzles Activity Sheet Saying and Hearing Puzzles
Sort 30: Latin Roots dict (say), aud (hear)
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Word Unscramble
yranoitcid
muriotidua
tciderp
ceudiena
bleidua
ticreovd
Root Word Search
DICTIONARYAB AUDITORIUMCD PREDICTWXYZE FGHIJKLMNOPQ AUDIENCERSTU VERDICTVWXYZ DICTATORABCD EFGHIJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXYZAB CDEFGHIJKLMN OPQRSTUVWXYZ ABCDEFGHIJKL
Word List
DICTIONARY
AUDITORIUM
PREDICT
AUDIENCE
VERDICT
DICTATOR
Crossword Puzzle
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1. Book of word definitions.3. Large room for assemblies.5. To say what will happen before it does.7. The final word or decision of a jury.9. Relating to the sense of hearing.
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1. To say or read aloud for writing down.2. Group gathered to hear or watch.4. Able to be heard.6. Ruler who dictates all the laws.8. To say the opposite of someone.10. To show or point out.
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Saying and Hearing Sort 30 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key: Sort 30
Saying and Hearing (dict, aud)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet: Fill-in-the-Blanks
dictionary
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audience
predict
auditorium
verdict
dictation
inaudible
contradict
audition
dictator
audiovisual
auditor
edict
diction
predictable
addict
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dictate
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indicate
audible
audience
audition
Puzzle Check
Unscramble Key
1. DICTIONARY
2. AUDITORIUM
3. PREDICT
4. AUDIENCE
5. AUDIBLE
6. VERDICT
7. DICTATION
8. DICTATOR
9. CONTRADICT
10. AUDIOVISUAL
11. AUDITION
12. INAUDIBLE
Crossword Key
Across: 2. AUDITOR | 4. AUDITORY | 6. AUDIBLE
Down: 1. DICTATE | 3. EDICT | 5. INDICATE
Teaching Tips
Note the relationship between speaking (dict) and hearing (aud) in communication. Explain that edict and verdict both involve authoritative speaking. Audit historically meant "a hearing" of accounts. Encourage students to find these roots in modern technology words like audio, podcast (implied), and digital (different root, but often confused with dictation).
Alternation Lab Sort 20 Worksheet Alternation Lab
Sort 20: Long to Short / Schwa Shifts
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The Root Lab: More Vowel Alternations
Listen for the sound change as we move from a base word to a related word. The vowel may shift from long to short or to a schwa sound (the "uh" sound).
crime
criminal
define
definition
combine
combination
invite
invitation
provide
provision
recognize
recognition
It is a ____________________ to take something that does not belong to you.
A ____________________ is a person who has broken the laws of the town.
I used a dictionary to find the ____________________ of the hard word.
Can you ____________________ what the word "root" means in this lesson?
We will ____________________ the blue and yellow paint to make green.
The pizza has a perfect ____________________ of cheese and pepperoni.
I want to ____________________ my whole class to my birthday party.
I received a colorful ____________________ in the mail yesterday.
The school will ____________________ all the books you need for class.
The ____________________ for the field trip included lunch and water.
I did not ____________________ my friend because he was wearing a mask.
The ____________________ award was given to the most helpful student.
Alternation Lab
Sort 20 Continued
composition
compete
competition
exhibition
narrate
narrative
relative
relate
explain
explanation
compose
exhibit
The orchestra played a beautiful ____________________ by a young artist.
I will ____________________ in the spelling bee this Friday morning.
Alternation Lab Sort 20 Puzzles Activity Sheet Alternation Puzzles
Sort 20 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
l a n i m i r c
n o i t i n i f e d
n o i t a n i b m o c
n o i t a t i v n i
n o i s i v o r p
n o i t i n g o c e r
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n o i t i b i h x e
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n o i t a n a l p x e
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Sort 20 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. crime
2. criminal
3. definition
4. define
5. combine
6. combination
7. invite
8. invitation
9. provide
10. provision
11. recognize
12. recognition
13. composition
14. compete
15. competition
16. exhibition
17. narrate
18. narrative
19. relative
20. relate
21. explain
22. explanation
23. compose
24. exhibit
Word Unscramble
1. criminal
2. definition
3. combination
4. invitation
5. provision
6. recognition
7. composition
8. competition
9. exhibition
10. narrative
11. relative
12. explanation
13. recognize
14. combine
15. define
Crossword Answers
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1. definition
2. combination
3. explanation
4. invitation
5. recognition
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1. definition
6. provision
7. exhibition
8. competition
9. narrative
10. relative
Word Search Rows
Row 1: CRIMINAL
Row 2: DEFINITION
Row 3: INVITATION
Row 4: RECOGNITION
Row 5: EXHIBITION
Row 6: COMPETITION
Row 7: NARRATIVE
Row 8: EXPLANATION
Row 9: PROVISION
Row 10: COMBINATION
Writing and Scribes Sort 31 Puzzles Activity Sheet Writing & Scribes Puzzles
Sort 31: graph (write), scrib/script (write)
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Date:
Word Unscramble
GOTAURHPA
ERIBBLCS
YHPORGABI
EBIRSCED
THPAGOROHP
TPIRCS
PHARGARAP
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Word List
AUTOGRAPH
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MANUSCRIPT
INSCRIPTION
SUBSCRIBER
GEOGRAPHY
Writing & Records Crossword
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Book about a person's life.
To write carelessly.
Section of an essay.
Gray stuff in a pencil.
Famous person's signature.
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Ancient record-keeper.
Fancy writing art.
To write details about something.
Study of the Earth's maps.
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Writing and Scribes Sort 31 Worksheet Writing and Scribes
Sort 31: graph (write), scrib/script (write)
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Part 1: Use the words in the bank below to complete the sentences. Roots: graph (to write), scrib/script (to write).
autograph
scribble
biography
describe
photograph
script
paragraph
manuscript
graphite
prescription
geography
transcribe
I waited in line to get the famous athlete's __________________________ on my jersey.
Please __________________________ the suspect so the artist can draw a sketch.
The toddler began to __________________________ all over the expensive wallpaper.
A __________________________ is a book written about a person's life.
We used a digital camera to take a __________________________ of the beautiful sunset.
The actors had to memorize their lines from the movie __________________________.
An essay should always start with a strong introductory __________________________.
The author sent the __________________________ of her new book to the publisher.
Pencils are made of __________________________, not actual lead.
The doctor wrote a __________________________ for medicine to treat my cough.
In __________________________ class, we learned about the different continents.
The secretary will __________________________ the recording into a written document.
Part 2: Finish the remaining sentences using this second bank.
graphic
scribe
bibliography
inscription
phonograph
proscribe
calligraphy
subscriber
cartography
transcript
diagram
inscribe
The __________________________ novel told a complex story through pictures.
In ancient Egypt, a __________________________ was responsible for keeping records.
Don't forget to include a __________________________ listing all your sources.
Writing and Scribes Sort 31 Answer Key Teacher Resource ANSWER KEY
Sort 31: Writing and Scribes (graph, scrib/script)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet: Fill-in-the-Blanks
autograph
graphite
phonograph
describe
prescription
proscribe
scribble
geography
calligraphy
biography
transcribe
subscriber
photograph
graphic
cartography
script
scribe
transcript
paragraph
bibliography
diagram
manuscript
inscription
inscribe
Word Unscramble
1. AUTOGRAPH | 2. SCRIBBLE | 3. BIOGRAPHY | 4. DESCRIBE | 5. PHOTOGRAPH
6. SCRIPT | 7. PARAGRAPH | 8. MANUSCRIPT | 9. GRAPHITE | 10. PRESCRIPTION
Crossword Answers
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3. BIOGRAPHY (1,1) | 5. SCRIBBLE (3,3) | 7. PARAGRAPH (5,1) | 8. GRAPHITE (7,1) | 9. AUTOGRAPH (9,0)
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Leading and Following Sort 31 Puzzles Activity Sheet Leading and Following Puzzles
Sort 31: Latin Roots duc/duct (lead), sequ/secut (follow)
Name:
Date:
Word Unscramble
torcudnoc
uenceseq
etacude
uenceqconses
vitudecpro
leuqes
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AQUEDUCTYXPV POLYSUPEVIAD INDUCTWEETRU HEMIPLEGIAKC MULTIPURPOST PROSECUTESSO SEMIPRECIOUS MULTIMILLION EXECUTIONMET RQUADRANGLEW IDTELEPHONET SEQUESTERICE
Word List:
AQUEDUCT
VIADUCT
INDUCT
PROSECUTE
EXECUTION
SEQUESTER
CONDUCT
Crossword
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1. A specific order of events.3. Making a large amount of work/goods.5. Result that follows an action.7. Artificial channel for leading water.8. Book or movie following another.
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1. Leader of an orchestra or train.2. To teach or lead out of ignorance.4. To lead or bring someone in.6. The carrying out of a plan.
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Leading and Following Sort 31 Worksheet Leading and Following
Sort 31: Latin Roots duc/duct, sequ/secut
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Date:
Part 1: Fill in the blanks using the words from the bank. Roots: duc/duct (to lead), sequ/secut (to follow).
conductor
sequence
educate
consequence
productive
sequel
reduction
subsequent
deduce
consecutive
duct
executive
The orchestra followed every movement of the __________________________ during the symphony.
You need to put the events of the story in the correct __________________________ from start to finish.
Teachers work hard to __________________________ their students and prepare them for the future.
Falling down and scraping your knee is a common __________________________ of running too fast on the ice.
I had a very __________________________ morning and finished all of my homework before noon.
The fans were excited to watch the __________________________ to the superhero movie that came out last year.
The grocery store announced a big __________________________ in the price of strawberries.
The first meeting was short, but __________________________ meetings were much longer and more detailed.
From the clues at the scene, the detective was able to __________________________ exactly what happened.
The team won five __________________________ games without a single loss in between.
The air conditioning __________________________ carries cool air into every room of the building.
The __________________________ of the company made the final decision to hire more workers.
Part 2: Continue with the second bank of words.
induct
prosecute
introductory
execution
viaduct
consecutively
conduct
sequester
abduct
consecutive
aqueduct
induction
The Romans built the __________________________ to carry fresh water from the mountains to the city.
The scientist will __________________________ an experiment to test her new theory about gravity.
Leading and Following Sort 31 Answer Key Teacher Resource ANSWER KEY
Sort 31: Leading and Following (duc, sequ)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet: Fill-in-the-Blanks
conductor
induct
consecutive
sequence
execution
sequester
educate
subsequent
viaduct
consequence
prosecute
inducement
productive
aqueduct
sequential
sequel
reduce
ductile
aqueduct
deduce
inconsequential
viaduct
reduction
induction
Word Unscramble
1. CONDUCTOR | 2. SEQUENCE | 3. EDUCATE | 4. CONSEQUENCES | 5. PRODUCTIVE | 6. SEQUEL
Crossword Answers
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1. SEQUENCE (1,0) | 3. PRODUCTIVE (8,0) | 5. CONSEQUENCE (5,3) | 7. AQUEDUCT (7,4) | 8. SEQUEL (10,5)
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1. CONDUCTOR (0,1) | 2. EDUCATE (0,8) | 4. INDUCT (3,5) | 6. EXECUTION (5,9)
Alternation Lab Sort 22 Worksheet Alternation Lab
Sort 22: Vowel Alternations (More Schwa Shifts)
Name:
Date:
The Root Lab: Complex Sound Shifts
In this sort, listen carefully as the stress of the word moves. This movement causes vowel sounds to shift from long or short to the quiet schwa sound.
metal
metallic
symbol
symbolic
legal
legality
local
locality
ideal
idealism
mental
mentality
The shiny car had a bright ____________________ blue paint job.
The heart is often used as a ____________________ for love.
Is it ____________________ to ride your bike on the sidewalk in this town?
Solving the hard puzzle required a lot of ____________________ effort.
The flag is a ____________________ representation of our whole country.
The ____________________ of the plan was checked by three different lawyers.
Iron is a strong ____________________ that is used to build bridges.
People in this ____________________ all know each other's names.
Having a positive ____________________ helps you solve problems better.
It was an ____________________ day for a picnic because the sun was out.
The ____________________ park is a great place to meet up with friends.
His ____________________ made him believe that everyone should always be happy.
Alternation Lab
Sort 22 Continued
period
periodic
fatal
fatality
moral
morality
host
hostile
hostility
organ
organic
organize
The ____________________ of the story is to always be honest with others.
The heart is a very important ____________________ inside your body.
Alternation Lab Sort 22 Puzzles Activity Sheet Alternation Puzzles
Sort 22 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
c i l l a t e m
c i l o b m y s
y t i l a g e l
y t i l a c o l
m s i l a e d i
y t i l a t n e m
c i d o i r e p
y t i l a t a f
y t i l a r o m
e l i t s o h
y t i l i t s o h
c i n a g r o
e z i n a g r o
l a t n e m
l o b m y s
2. Word Search
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Alternation Lab Sort 22 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key
Sort 22 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. metallic
2. symbol
3. legal
4. mental
5. symbolic
6. legality
7. metal
8. locality
9. mentality
10. ideal
11. local
12. idealism
13. morality
14. organ
15. organic
16. fatality
17. organize
18. legality
19. periodic
20. fatal
21. host
22. hostility
23. history
24. hostile
Word Unscramble
1. metallic
2. symbolic
3. legality
4. locality
5. idealism
6. mentality
7. periodic
8. fatality
9. morality
10. hostile
11. hostility
12. organic
13. organize
14. mental
15. symbol
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. metallic
2. symbolic
3. legality
4. locality
5. mentality
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6. periodic
7. fatality
8. morality
9. organic
10. organize
Word Search Rows
Row 1: METAL
Row 2: SYMBOL
Row 3: LEGAL
Row 4: LOCAL
Row 5: IDEAL
Row 6: MORAL
Row 7: FATAL
Row 8: ORGAN
Row 9: HOST
Row 10: PERIOD
Sending Messages Sort 35 Worksheet Sending Messages
Sort 35: Latin Roots miss and mit
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Use the words in the bank below to complete the sentences. Roots: miss and mit (to send).
mission
dismiss
emit
omit
submit
permit
transmit
admit
commit
missile
remit
intermission
The rocket was launched as a powerful __________________________ into the atmosphere.
The principal had to __________________________ the students early due to the snowstorm.
A light bulb will __________________________ light when it is turned on.
Be careful not to __________________________ any important details from your report.
You must __________________________ your homework before the deadline on Friday.
Will your parents __________________________ you to go to the party this weekend?
Radios are used to __________________________ signals across long distances.
It is hard to __________________________ when you have made a mistake.
The astronauts were sent on a dangerous __________________________ to the moon.
If you want to improve, you must __________________________ to practicing every day.
Please __________________________ your payment to the office by the end of the month.
We bought popcorn during the __________________________ of the long play.
Part 2: Finish the remaining sentences with extended words.
dismissal
omission
missionary
submission
permission
transmission
admittance
commitment
emissions
remittance
committee
compromise
The car failed its test because of high carbon __________________________.
The athlete's __________________________ to training helped her win the gold medal.
You need written __________________________ to leave the school grounds.
The __________________________ of my name from the list was a complete accident.
Sending Messages Sort 35 Puzzles Activity Sheet Sending Messages Puzzles
Sort 35: miss and mit (to send)
Name:
Date:
Word Unscramble
sionmis
silsmie
missidls
sionmissub
mittansr
sionmispe
Word Search
MISSIONARYXP UTRANSMITXPN BISMISSALMJF SUBMISSIONKE COMMITMENTSP SPECTACLESST ADMITTANCEAO MULTIMILLIOR PERMISSIONET RQADRANGLEWX IDTELEPHONET INTERMISSION
Word List:
MISSIONARY
TRANSMIT
DISMISSAL
SUBMISSION
COMMITMENT
ADMITTANCE
PERMISSION
INTERMISSION
Crossword
Across
1. To copy or rewrite onto paper.3. A task or job one is sent to do.5. A document allowing someone to act.7. To leave out or skip.9. To send or release (like light).11. To yield or hand in work.
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2. Weapon sent toward a target.4. To send someone away.6. Act of sending energy or signals.8. To let someone in or confess.10. To pledge or carry out an act.
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Sending Messages Sort 35 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key: Sort 35
Sending Messages (miss, mit)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet Answers
missile
dismiss
emit
omit
submit
permit
transmit
admit
mission
commit
remit
intermission
emissions
commitment
permission
omission
transmission
dismissal
missionary
admittance
submission
compromise
committee
remittance
Word Unscramble
1. MISSION | 2. MISSILE | 3. DISMISS | 4. SUBMISSION | 5. TRANSMIT | 6. PERMISSION
Crossword Answers
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1. MISSION (1,0) | 3. PERMISSION (3,1) | 5. OMIT (6,0) | 7. EMIT (8,1) | 9. SUBMIT (10,1)
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2. MISSILE (0,2) | 4. DISMISS (2,4) | 6. TRANSMISSION (0,6) | 8. ADMIT (4,8) | 10. COMMIT (0,10)
Root Insight
The Latin roots miss and mit both mean "to send." Many common words use these roots, and the spelling often shifts between 'ss' and 't' depending on whether it's a noun or a verb.
Movement and Motors Sort 36 Worksheet Movement and Motors
Sort 36: Latin Roots mov, mot, and mob
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Use the words in the bank below to complete the sentences. Roots: mov, mot, and mob (to move).
removal
promote
remote
motivate
motor
mobilize
automobile
commotion
demote
mobile
emotion
motive
The heavy rain caused a __________________________ of soil from the hillside.
The company decided to __________________________ the hard-working employee to manager.
We used the __________________________ control to change the channel on the TV.
A good coach knows how to __________________________ their players to try their best.
The boat has a powerful outboard __________________________ for traveling fast.
The general ordered the troops to __________________________ for the upcoming battle.
Henry Ford's Model T was an early and famous __________________________.
There was a loud __________________________ in the hallway when the fire alarm went off.
If a soldier breaks the rules, the army might __________________________ them to a lower rank.
A __________________________ phone allows you to stay connected while traveling.
Happiness is a positive __________________________ that can brighten your whole day.
The detective wondered what the __________________________ was for the mysterious crime.
Part 2: Finish the sentences using this second bank of extended words.
movement
promotion
motivation
motorist
emotional
mobility
immobile
unmoved
removable
motivating
movable
motorized
The cat stayed perfectly __________________________ while watching the bird.
Getting a __________________________ usually means a higher salary and more work.
A careful __________________________ always stops for pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Movement and Motors Sort 36 Puzzles Activity Sheet Movement & Motors Puzzles
Sort 36: mov, mot, and mob (to move)
Name:
Date:
Word Unscramble
mentmove
motepror
vatermot
moblieatou
mottocomion
moteore
Word Search
AUTOMOBILEXP UTRANSMITXPN BISMOTIVATIO SUBMISSIONKN COMMOTIONTSP EMOTIONALSST BIOMOTORISTO MULTIMILLIOR PERMISSIONET RQADRANGLEWX IDTELEPHONET MOBILITYVISE
Word List:
AUTOMOBILE
MOTIVATION
COMMOTION
EMOTIONAL
MOTORIST
MOBILITY
Crossword
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1. Noise and confusion (moving together).3. Far away (moved back).5. Part of a machine that makes it move.7. To take something away.9. Showing strong feelings.
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2. To give someone a higher position.4. To inspire someone to take action.6. Ability to move around easily.8. Changing position (the act of).10. Reason for doing something.
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Movement and Motors Sort 36 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key: Sort 36
Movement and Motors (mov, mot, mob)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet Answers
removal
promote
remote
motivate
motor
mobilize
automobile
commotion
demote
mobile
emotion
motive
immobile
promotion
motorist
emotional
mobility
removable
movement
motorized
movable
unmoved
motivation
motivating
Word Unscramble
1. MOVEMENT | 2. PROMOTE | 3. MOTIVATE | 4. AUTOMOBILE | 5. COMMOTION | 6. REMOTE
Crossword Answers
Across
1. COMMOTION (1,0) | 3. REMOTE (3,1) | 5. MOTOR (6,2) | 7. REMOVE (8,1) | 9. EMOTIONAL (10,1)
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2. PROMOTE (0,2) | 4. MOTIVATE (0,4) | 6. MOBILITY (0,6) | 8. MOVEMENT (2,9) | 10. MOTIVE (5,8)
Root Insight
Explain the meanings of mov, mot, and mob (all meaning "to move").
Taking and Seizing Sort 37 Worksheet Taking and Seizing
Sort 37: Latin Roots cap, cept, and ceive
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Use the words in the bank below to complete the sentences. Roots: cap, cept, and ceive (to take or seize).
capture
captive
capacity
accept
except
intercept
receive
deceive
conceive
perceive
concept
reception
The hunter tried to __________________________ the rare bird for the local zoo.
The knight was held as a __________________________ in the enemy castle.
The stadium has a seating __________________________ of over fifty thousand people.
I was happy to __________________________ the invitation to the birthday party.
Everyone is going to the park __________________________ for Sarah.
The spy tried to __________________________ the secret message.
You will __________________________ a package in the mail sometime next week.
A magician uses illusions to __________________________ the audience's eyes.
It was difficult to __________________________ of a world without any technology.
Dogs can __________________________ high-pitched sounds that humans cannot hear.
Multiplying fractions is a mathematical __________________________ we learned today.
The hotel __________________________ was crowded with people checking in.
Part 2: Finish the remaining sentences with extended words.
exceptional
perception
misconception
interception
deceptive
recipient
receivable
inconceivable
susceptibility
recaptured
anticipation
participant
The student's essay was __________________________ and received an A+.
A person's __________________________ of depth helps them catch a ball.
It is a common __________________________ that all spiders are dangerous.
The quarterback was disappointed when his pass ended in an __________________________.
Taking and Seizing Sort 37 Puzzles Activity Sheet Taking & Seizing Puzzles
Sort 37: cap, cept, and ceive (to take)
Name:
Date:
Word Unscramble
turecap
tcepnoc
veiceder
tpnecreit
veicerre
veieced
Word Search
EXCEPTIONALQ PERCEPTIONWZ BRMISCONCEPT ODECEPTIVEXY DEVTRECIPIEN KSBPARTICIPA NTVCAPACITYL MULTIMILLIOR RXVABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQRSTU VWXYZABCDEFG HIJKLMNOPQRS
Word List:
EXCEPTIONAL
PERCEPTION
DECEPTIVE
RECIPIENT
PARTICIPANT
MISCONCEPT
CAPACITY
Crossword
Across
1. To take someone by force.4. An idea or general thought.6. To take in a package.8. Person taken prisoner.10. To realize through senses.
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2. To trick or mislead.3. Amount that can be held.5. To leave out or skip.7. To take something while in transit.9. Area for taking in guests.
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Taking and Seizing Sort 37 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key: Sort 37
Taking and Seizing (cap, cept, ceive)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet Answers
capture
captive
capacity
accept
except
intercept
receive
deceive
conceive
perceive
concept
reception
exceptional
perception
misconception
interception
deceptive
recipient
receivable
inconceivable
susceptibility
recaptured
anticipation
participant
Word Unscramble
1. CAPTURE | 2. CONCEPT | 3. RECEIVE | 4. INTERCEPT | 5. DECEIVE | 6. ACCEPT
Crossword Answers
Across
1. CAPTURE (1,0) | 4. CONCEPT (4,0) | 6. RECEIVE (6,0) | 8. CAPTIVE (8,1) | 10. PERCEIVE (10,1)
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2. DECEIVE (0,2) | 3. CAPACITY (0,4) | 5. EXCEPT (3,6) | 7. INTERCEPT (0,7) | 9. RECEPTION (6,8)
Root Insight
The Latin roots cap, cept, and ceive all mean "to take" or "to seize."
Number Power Sort 25 Worksheet Number Power
Sort 25: mono-, uni-, bi-, tri-
Name:
Date:
The Root Lab: Number Prefixes
mono- / uni-: one
bi- / du-: two
tri-: three
monocle
unicycle
bicycle
tricycle
monologue
uniform
biplane
triangle
monopoly
universe
binary
triple
The circus performer rode a ____________________ with only one wheel.
A ____________________ is a shape that has three sides and three corners.
I like to ride my ____________________ through the park on a sunny day.
The ____________________ gave a long, solo speech on the theater stage.
The toddler rode his little ____________________ on the sidewalk.
We all wore the same blue ____________________ for the school choir.
An old ____________________ is a small glass for just one eye.
The ____________________ has two sets of wings, one above the other.
The ____________________ includes all of the planets, stars, and galaxies.
In math, a ____________________ system uses only two numbers: zero and one.
We will ____________________ the recipe so we have enough food for everyone.
When one company has a ____________________, they are the only ones selling it.
Number Power
Sort 25 Continued
monotone
unity
biannual
trio
monolith
union
bimonthly
triathlon
monotonous
unique
bilingual
trident
The ____________________ was a large, single stone standing in the field.
A ____________________ involves three different sports: swimming, biking, and running.
Speaking two different languages makes a person ____________________.
Number Power Sort 25 Puzzles Activity Sheet Number Puzzles
Sort 25 Activities
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1. Word Unscramble
e l c y c i n u
e l c y c i r t
m r o f i n u
e u g o l o n o m
y l o p o n o m
e s r e v i n u
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o i r t
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l a u n n a i b
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l a u g n i l i b
2. Word Search
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Number Power Sort 25 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key
Sort 25 Activities
Fill in the Blanks
1. unicycle
2. triangle
3. bicycle
4. monologue
5. tricycle
6. uniform
7. monocle
8. biplane
9. universe
10. binary
11. triple
12. monopoly
13. monolith
14. triathlon
15. bilingual
16. trio
17. unique
18. unity
19. monotone
20. biannual
21. trident
22. monotonous
23. union
24. bimonthly
Word Unscramble
1. unicycle
2. tricycle
3. uniform
4. monologue
5. monopoly
6. universe
7. binary
8. triple
9. trio
10. trident
11. monotone
12. unity
13. biannual
14. unique
15. bilingual
Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. unicycle
2. tricycle
3. uniform
4. monologue
5. monopoly
DOWN
6. universe
7. binary
8. triple
9. trio
10. trident
Word Search Rows
Row 1: UNICYCLE
Row 2: BICYCLE
Row 3: TRIANGLE
Row 4: UNIVERSE
Row 5: MONOPOLY
Row 6: BINARY
Row 7: TRIPLE
Row 8: BIPLANE
Row 9: UNIFORM
Row 10: MONOCLE
Placing and Locating Sort 39 Worksheet Placing and Locating
Sort 39: Latin Roots pos and loc
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Use the words in the bank below to complete the sentences. Roots: pos (put/place) and loc (place).
position
positive
postpone
proposal
oppose
deposit
suppose
compose
local
location
dislocate
locomotive
The hiker used a map to find the exact __________________________ of the hidden cave.
I had to __________________________ some money into my savings account today.
The athlete had to __________________________ his shoulder during the wrestling match.
We buy our vegetables from the __________________________ farmer's market.
The rain forced us to __________________________ the baseball game until next week.
The __________________________ pulled the heavy train cars up the steep mountain.
It is important to have a __________________________ attitude when facing a challenge.
I __________________________ we will be home by dinner time if traffic is light.
The architect presented a __________________________ for the new city library.
The musician began to __________________________ a beautiful new song on the piano.
Many people __________________________ the new law because it is unfair.
Please stay in your __________________________ until the teacher says you can move.
Part 2: Finish the remaining sentences with extended words.
disposition
component
composer
composition
locality
allocate
repository
opposition
proposition
location
imposition
collocate
The motherboard is a vital __________________________ of any computer system.
Beethoven is a famous __________________________ known for his powerful symphonies.
Her cheerful __________________________ made her very popular with all the students.
The library acts as a __________________________ for ancient and rare books.
Placing and Locating Sort 39 Puzzles Activity Sheet Placing & Locating Puzzles
Sort 39: pos (put) and loc (place)
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Word Unscramble
tionposi
tenpostpo
tionloca
posalpro
poseop
notivemoco
Word Search
DISPOSITIONL COMPOSITIONO POSITIVELMJC SUBMISSIONKA LOCOMOTIVEST SPECTACLESSI DISLOCATEAAO MULTIMILLION RXVABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQRSTU VWXYZABCDEFG HIJKLMNOPQRS
Word List:
DISPOSITION
COMPOSITION
POSITIVE
LOCOMOTIVE
DISLOCATE
LOCATION
Crossword
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1. To delay or put off until later.4. Part of a machine or system.6. Person who writes music.8. To put money in a bank.10. To set apart or place funds.
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2. To put forward a plan.3. A specific place or area.5. To speak against or put down.7. To put together (music/writing).9. Nearby; in the neighborhood.
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Placing and Locating Sort 39 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key: Sort 39
Placing and Locating (pos, loc)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet Answers
location
deposit
dislocate
local
postpone
locomotive
positive
suppose
proposal
compose
oppose
position
component
composer
disposition
repository
allocate
opposition
composition
proposition
imposition
locality
collocate
location
Word Unscramble
1. POSITION | 2. POSTPONE | 3. LOCATION | 4. PROPOSAL | 5. OPPOSE | 6. LOCOMOTIVE
Crossword Answers
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1. POSTPONE (1,0) | 4. COMPONENT (4,0) | 6. COMPOSER (6,3) | 8. DEPOSIT (8,1) | 10. ALLOCATE (10,1)
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2. PROPOSAL (0,2) | 3. LOCATION (0,4) | 5. OPPOSE (3,6) | 7. COMPOSE (5,8) | 9. LOCAL (2,10)
Root Insight
Explain the difference between pos (put) and loc (place), and how they overlap in words like position and location.
Number PowerPlus Sort 26 Worksheet Number PowerPlus
Sort 26: quad-, quint-, pent-, cent-
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Part 1: Use the words in the bank below to complete the sentences. Each word is used only once. Prefixes: quad- (4), quint- (5), pent- (5), cent- (100).
quadruple
pentagon
century
quintet
quadrant
centipede
pentathlon
quintuplets
centimeter
quadrilateral
centigrade
quadrangle
A square is a type of __________________________ because it has four sides.
The musical group was a __________________________ featuring five violinists.
If you __________________________ the recipe, you will have four times as much food.
A __________________________ is a period of exactly one hundred years.
The map was divided into a __________________________ to make searching easier.
In geometry, a five-sided polygon is called a __________________________.
The athlete trained hard for the __________________________, which has five events.
My ruler shows that there are ten millimeters in one __________________________.
The school building surrounds a large, open __________________________ for students.
The family was amazed when they found out they were having __________________________!
Water freezes at zero degrees __________________________ on many thermometers.
I saw a __________________________ scurrying across the garden with its many legs.
Part 2: Finish the remaining sentences using words from this second bank.
centenarian
quadruplets
pentagram
centennial
quintessence
centigram
quadrille
pentameter
centenary
quadrupled
quadriceps
quintessential
A person who is at least one hundred years old is called a __________________________.
Shakespeare wrote his plays in iambic __________________________, with five beats per line.
The city celebrated its __________________________ anniversary with massive fireworks.
Number PowerPlus Sort 26 Puzzles Activity Sheet Number Power Puzzles
Sort 26: quad-, quint-, pent-, cent-
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Date:
Word Unscramble
UDEQRLAPU
ETPNGAON
REUTNCY
ITTUNQE
RTQUADAN
ENEPTIECD
TTAPHNLOEN
TUPLEUQSTNI
RETIMENCTE
RLAITREAQUD
EEDGCTAIRN
UDRANGQAEL
Hidden Numbers Search
QUADRILLEXPN UPENTAGRAMJF IVCENTENARIA NUBCENTURYKE TLCENTENNIAL UEQUINTETZSY PTRYUIOPLKJA LMVCENTENARY ENPENTAMETER TQUADRANGLEW SDQUINTUPLET RQUADRICEPSF
Word List
CENTENARIAN
QUADRILLE
PENTAGRAM
CENTURY
CENTENNIAL
QUINTET
CENTENARY
PENTAMETER
QUADRANGLE
QUINTUPLET
QUADRICEPS
Number Crossword
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A shape with five sides.
To multiply something by four.
A group of five musicians.
One hundred years.
A five-event competition.
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One of five babies born together.
A person who is 100+ years old.
Any four-sided polygon.
Bug with many legs (prefix 100).
One-fourth of a circle.
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Number PowerPlus Sort 26 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key: Sort 26
Number PowerPlus (quad-, quint-, pent-, cent-)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet: Fill-in-the-Blanks
quadrilateral
quadrangle
pentagram
quintet
quintuplets
centenary
quadruple
centigrade
quintessential
century
centipede
quadrupled
quadrant
centenarian
quadrille
pentagon
pentameter
quadruplets
pentathlon
centennial
centigram
centimeter
quadriceps
quintessence
Word Unscramble
1. QUADRUPLE
2. PENTAGON
3. CENTURY
4. QUINTET
5. QUADRANT
6. CENTIPEDE
7. PENTATHLON
8. QUINTUPLETS
9. CENTIMETER
10. QUADRILATERAL
11. CENTIGRADE
12. QUADRANGLE
Crossword Clues
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3. PENTAGON | 5. QUADRUPLE | 7. QUINTET | 8. CENTURY | 10. PENTATHLON
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1. QUINTUPLET | 2. CENTENARIAN | 4. QUADRILATERAL | 6. CENTIPEDE | 9. QUADRANT
Teaching Tips
Explain the historical and cultural origins of these number prefixes. Quad- (four) and cent- (hundred) are Latin-based, commonly found in units of measurement and time. Pent- (five) is Greek-based, frequent in geometry and science. Discussing these etymological paths helps students predict the meanings of unfamiliar academic vocabulary across different subjects like math, science, and history.
Life and Breath Sort 40 Worksheet Life and Breath
Sort 40: Latin Roots spir and viv/vit
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Part 1: Use the words in the bank below to complete the sentences. Roots: spir (breathe) and viv/vit (life).
spirit
inspire
perspire
conspire
aspire
respiration
vivid
vital
survive
vitamin
revive
survival
Water and air are __________________________ for all forms of life on Earth.
The bright colors in the garden were very __________________________ and beautiful.
Exercising in the hot sun will cause you to __________________________ heavily.
A good story can __________________________ someone to follow their dreams.
Taking a __________________________ every morning helps keep your body healthy.
Cacti are able to __________________________ in the harsh conditions of the desert.
The runner showed a lot of __________________________ as she finished the long race.
Many young people __________________________ to become doctors or scientists.
The doctors worked quickly to __________________________ the patient after the accident.
The villains began to __________________________ a plan to steal the crown.
Animals use __________________________ to breathe in oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
Learning __________________________ skills is important when hiking in the wilderness.
Part 2: Finish the remaining sentences with extended words.
vitality
vivacious
revitalization
revival
spiritual
perspiration
conspiracy
respiratory
aspiration
inspiration
transpire
vividly
Healthy eating and exercise can increase your overall __________________________.
Her __________________________ personality made her the center of attention at every party.
The city started a __________________________ project to rebuild the old downtown area.
Life and Breath Sort 40 Puzzles Activity Sheet Life & Breath Puzzles
Sort 40: spir (breathe) and viv/vit (live)
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Word Unscramble
viresuv
preinsp
spirrein
minatvi
vivevri
tionrespira
Word Search
RESPIRATORYP UTRANSMITXPN BISVITALITYF SUBMISSIONKE COMMITMENTSP VIVACIOUSSST ADMITTANCEAO MULTIMILLIOR REVITALIZENT RQADRANGLEWX IDTELEPHONET SURVIVALMISS
Word List:
RESPIRATORY
VITALITY
VIVACIOUS
REVITALIZE
SURVIVAL
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1. To bring back to life.4. Necessary for life.6. Bright and intense (color).8. To breathe out through skin.10. To live through a struggle.
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2. To inspire or fill with life.3. Substance needed for life (pill).5. Act of breathing.7. To dream or aim high.9. The soul or essence of a person.
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Life and Breath Sort 40 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key: Sort 40
Life and Breath (spir, viv, vit)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet Answers
vital
vivid
perspire
inspire
vitamin
survive
spirit
aspire
revive
conspire
respiration
survival
vitality
vivacious
revitalization
revival
spiritual
perspiration
conspiracy
respiratory
aspiration
inspiration
transpire
vividly
Word Unscramble
1. SURVIVE | 2. INSPIRE | 3. PERSPIRE | 4. VITAMIN | 5. REVIVE | 6. RESPIRATION
Crossword Answers
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1. REVIVE (1,0) | 4. VITAL (4,0) | 6. VIVID (6,0) | 8. PERSPIRE (8,1) | 10. SURVIVE (10,1)
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2. INSPIRE (0,2) | 3. VITAMIN (0,4) | 5. RESPIRATION (0,6) | 7. ASPIRE (0,8) | 9. SPIRIT (2,11)
Root Insight
Explain the connections between breath (spir) and life (viv/vit). Point out that inspiration literally means to "breathe in" an idea.
Kind and Birth Sort 41 Worksheet Kind and Birth
Sort 41: Latin Roots gen and nat
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Part 1: Use the words in the bank below to complete the sentences. Roots: gen (birth/kind) and nat (born).
generate
generation
generic
generous
genuine
genius
natural
native
nation
nationality
innate
nature
Solar panels are used to __________________________ electricity from sunlight.
My grandmother belongs to a __________________________ that didn't have the internet.
The store sells both brand-name and __________________________ versions of the cereal.
The __________________________ donor gave a large amount of money to the hospital.
I could tell the diamond was __________________________ because it had a certification.
Albert Einstein was considered a mathematical __________________________ for his theories.
It is __________________________ for a dog to bark when someone knocks on the door.
The kangaroo is __________________________ to Australia and not found anywhere else.
Every __________________________ has its own flag and unique history.
When you travel abroad, you may be asked to state your __________________________.
Some athletes have an __________________________ talent for sports from birth.
We spent the weekend camping and enjoying the beauty of __________________________.
Part 2: Finish the remaining sentences with extended words.
progeny
generator
indigenous
generalize
regenerate
gentle
supernatural
naturalist
nationalism
prenatal
nativity
genetics
A starfish can __________________________ its arm if it is cut off.
The scientist studied __________________________ to understand how traits are passed down.
Please be __________________________ with the new puppy; he is very small.
Many __________________________ cultures have lived on this land for thousands of years.
Kind and Birth Sort 41 Puzzles Activity Sheet Kind & Birth Puzzles
Sort 41: gen (birth, kind) and nat (born)
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Word Unscramble
neratege
nerousge
turalna
nuinege
tiveno
tenain
Word Search
GENERATIONXP UTRANSMITXPN BISNATIONALF SGENETICSKEN COMMITMENTSA NATIONALITYT ADMITTANCEAU MULTIMILLIOR RECIPIENTENA RINDIGENOUSL IDTELEPHONET PRENATALVISE
Word List:
GENERATION
NATIONALITY
GENETICS
INDIGENOUS
PRENATAL
NATURAL
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1. Group of people born around same time.4. Describing a large group of the same kind.6. Person born in a specific place.8. To grow again (like a starfish arm).10. Describing spirits or magic.
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2. Willing to give or share kind.3. A specific place where someone was born.5. Born within; a natural talent.7. To create or produce (like power).9. Real and honest; not fake.
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Kind and Birth Sort 41 Answer Key Teacher Resource Answer Key: Sort 41
Kind and Birth (gen, nat)
Teacher Resource
Worksheet Answers
generate
generation
generic
generous
genuine
genius
natural
native
nation
nationality
innate
nature
regenerate
genetics
gentle
indigenous
generator
supernatural
naturalist
generalize
prenatal
progeny
nationalism
nativity
Word Unscramble
1. GENERATE | 2. GENEROUS | 3. NATURAL | 4. GENUINE | 5. NATIVE | 6. INNATE
Crossword Answers
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1. GENERATION (1,0) | 4. GENERIC (4,0) | 6. NATIVE (6,0) | 8. REGENERATE (8,1) | 10. SUPERNATURAL (10,1)
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2. GENEROUS (0,2) | 3. NATION (0,4) | 5. INNATE (0,6) | 7. GENERATE (0,8) | 9. GENUINE (2,10)
Root Insight
The Latin root gen means "birth" or "kind." The Latin root nat means "born."
