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Word Wizard Packet

A comprehensive vocabulary and morphology curriculum covering prefixes, suffixes, Latin roots, and Greek roots through fill-in-the-blank exercises and engaging word puzzles.

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Sort 1 Prefix Power

Introduction to negative and opposite prefixes: un-, in-, dis-, and mis-.

Sort 2 Prefix Power

Focusing on time and order prefixes: pre-, fore-, post-, and after-.

Sort 3 Prefix Power

Direction and action prefixes: re-, ex-, in-, and de-.

Sort 4 Prefix Power

Position and connection prefixes: sub-, com-, pro-, and en-.

Sort 5 Suffix Secrets

Introduction to descriptive suffixes: -y, -ly, and -ily.

Sort 6 Suffix Secrets

Mastering comparative and superlative suffixes: -er, -est, -ier, and -iest.

Sort 7 Suffix Secrets

Focusing on suffixes that indicate people and professions: -er, -or, -ian, and -ist.

Sort 8 Suffix Secrets

Mastering suffixes related to states and conditions: -ment, -less, and -ness.

Sort 9 Suffix Secrets

Mastering suffixes related to places, things, or qualities: -ary, -ery, and -ory.

Sort 10 Suffix Secrets

The suffixes -ty and -ity turn adjectives into nouns, meaning "the state or condition of being...".

Sort 11 Suffix Secrets

Mastering the adjective suffixes -al, -ial, and -ic, meaning "relating to" or "having the characteristics of."

Sort 12 Suffix Secrets

Mastering character and quality suffixes: -ful, -ous, and -ious, meaning "full of" or "possessing."

Sort 13 Suffix Lab

Introduction to action suffixes -en, -ize, and -ify, which mean "to make" or "to cause to be."

Sort 14 Suffix Lab

The suffix -ion turns a verb into a noun without changing the spelling of the base word.

Sort 15 Suffix Lab

When adding -ion or -ian, we often drop the final e or change the final t or c to ss or s.

Sort 16 Suffix Lab

In this sort, we continue to look at words where adding -ion requires dropping the e or changing other final letters.

Sort 17 Suffix Lab

Introduction to multi-syllable suffixes -ation, -cation, and -ition used to create complex nouns.

Sort 18 Suffix Lab

Focusing on consonant sound changes when a suffix is added (e.g., magic becomes magician).

Sort 19 Alternation Lab

Introduction to vowel alternations where a long vowel sound shifts to a short vowel sound when a suffix is added (e.g., please becomes pleasant).

Sort 20 Alternation Lab

Focusing on vowel alternations where a long vowel sound shifts to a short vowel or a schwa sound (the "uh" sound) when a suffix is added.

Sort 21 Alternation Lab

Introduction to vowel alternations where vowel sounds shift between long, short, and schwa sounds (e.g., nature becomes natural).

Sort 22 Alternation Lab

Introduction to vowel alternations where vowel sounds shift from long or short to the quiet schwa sound as the stress of the word moves.

Sort 23 Alternation Lab

Focusing on vowel alternations where adding the suffix -ion shifts the sound from long or short to a schwa.

Sort 24 Alternation Lab

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).

Sort 25 Number Power

Introduction to number prefixes: mono-, uni-, bi-, and tri-, indicating one, two, and three.

Sort 26 Number PowerPlus

Mastering number prefixes for four, five, and one hundred: quad-, quint-, pent-, and cent-.

Sort 27 Size and Distance

Mastering prefixes for size and distance: mini-, micro-, mega-, and tele-.

Sort 28 Quantity and Fractions

Mastering prefixes for quantity and fractions: multi-, poly-, semi-, and hemi-.

Sort 29 Looking and Seeing

Mastering Latin roots related to viewing: spect (to look) and vid/vis (to see).

Sort 30 Saying and Hearing

Mastering Latin roots related to communication and listening: dict (to say) and aud (to hear).

Sort 31 Carrying and Pulling

Mastering Latin roots related to movement and force: port (to carry) and tract (to pull).

Sort 31 Leading and Following

Mastering Latin roots related to leading and following: duc/duct (to lead) and sequ/secut (to follow).

Sort 31 Writing and Scribes

Mastering Latin roots related to writing: graph (to write) and scrib/script (to write).

Sort 32 Carrying and Pulling

Mastering Latin roots related to carrying and pulling: port (to carry) and tract (to pull).

Sort 32 Doing and Writing

Mastering Latin roots related to doing and writing: fac/fic/fact (to make/do) and scrib/script (to write).

Sort 32 Writing and Drawing

Mastering Latin and Greek roots related to writing and drawing: scrib/script (to write) and graph (to write or draw).

Sort 33 Greek Roots I

Mastering Greek roots related to writing, study, and measurement: graph (to write), logy (study of), and meter (measure).

Sort 34 Greek Roots II

Mastering Greek roots related to self, life, sound, and light: auto (self), bio (life), phon (sound), and photo (light).

Sort 35 Sending Messages

Mastering Latin roots related to sending: miss and mit (to send).

Sort 36 Movement and Motors

Mastering Latin roots related to movement: mov, mot, and mob (to move).

Sort 37 Taking and Seizing

Mastering Latin roots related to taking: cap, cept, and ceive (to take or seize).

Sort 38 Carrying and Pushing

Mastering Latin roots related to carrying and pushing: fer (to carry), pel and puls (to push or drive).

Sort 39 Placing and Locating

Mastering Latin roots related to place: pos (to put or place) and loc (place).

Sort 40 Life and Breath

Mastering Latin roots related to life and breath: spir (to breathe) and viv/vit (to live).

Sort 41 Kind and Birth

Mastering Latin roots related to kind and birth: gen (birth, kind) and nat (born).

Sort 42 Breaking and Bursting

Mastering Latin roots related to breaking and bursting: fract, frag (break) and rupt (break, burst).

Word Wizard Packet

A comprehensive vocabulary and morphology curriculum covering prefixes, suffixes, Latin roots, and Greek roots through fill-in-the-blank exercises and engaging word puzzles.

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  1. (1) To take off clothes
  2. (2) Feeling worried or nervous
  3. (3) To spell a word incorrectly
  4. (4) Opposite of formal
  5. (5) Mess or confusion

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  1. (1) To stop a connection
  2. (6) Not showing proper respect
  3. (7) Cruel or lacking human pity
  4. (9) Something done wrong
  5. (10) Not clean or organized

Dinosaurs lived during ____________________ times, long before people existed.

The team practiced hard during the ____________________ to get ready for game one.

Grandpa showed us a ____________________ photo of the city before the base was built.

The medicine left a bitter ____________________ in my mouth.

The author added an ____________________ at the end of the book to thank her family.

Our ____________________ settled this land many generations ago.

The number two should ____________________ the number three in a list.

With great ____________________, she brought an umbrella even though it was sunny.

You can ____________________ a check if you want it to be cashed next week.

After studying for a week, I was ready to take the ____________________.

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  4. (4) A test after learning
  5. (5) Bitter feeling after eating

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  2. (6) Time before a war
  3. (7) Thinking about future
  4. (8) Planning before event
  5. (9) Games before main season
  6. (10) After thought

  • The ____________________ from the car's pipe was thick and gray.

    The lack of rain could ____________________ the plants of water.

    I like watching ____________________ of my favorite cartoons.

    The ____________________ was kept in a locked cell at the station.

    Try to ____________________ deeply when you are feeling nervous.

    What was your ____________________ when you found out the news?

    My dad is going to ____________________ a new light in the kitchen.

    The ____________________ of the building was made of strong brick.

    She did a lot of ____________________ before writing her science report.

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    2. (2) Explore or look around
    3. (3) Install or put in
    4. (4) Reclaim or take back
    5. (5) Inmate or prisoner

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    1. (6) Inhabit or live in
    2. (7) Reaction or response
    3. (8) Reconsider or think again
    4. (9) Excess or extra
    5. (10) Research or study

    Water is a ____________________ made of hydrogen and oxygen.

    Wear a helmet to ____________________ your head while riding.

    The submarine will ____________________ under the waves.

    Littering in the park can ____________________ the animals living there.

    The internet ____________________ promised faster speeds next month.

    I asked the photo shop to ____________________ this picture of my puppy.

    The brave soldier stood next to his ____________________ in battle.

    The ____________________ at the bottom of the screen showed the translation.

    You can ____________________ the files so they take up less space.

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    2. (2) To keep safe from harm
    3. (3) To put parts together
    4. (4) A smaller part of a larger group
    5. (5) To push forward

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    1. (6) An underground train system
    2. (7) Someone who provides things
    3. (8) To make sure a rule is followed
    4. (9) To press together
    5. (10) To put someone in danger

    The ____________________ dog needed a good bath and a haircut.

    I ____________________ visited the store before heading to school.

    The puppy ____________________ waited for its owner to throw the ball.

    The moon gave off a beautiful ____________________ glow last night.

    Always say "please" and "thank you" to speak ____________________.

    The firefighter ____________________ ran into the house to help.

    The ____________________ dog had white fur with brown circles.

    The path was ____________________ and hard to walk on after the rain.

    You must speak ____________________ when you are giving a report.

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    1. (1) Very thin
    2. (2) Full of mud or water like a swamp
    3. (3) With a lot of enthusiasm
    4. (4) In a brave manner
    5. (5) Having a lot of spots

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    1. (6) In a polite way
    2. (7) To do something in a serious way
    3. (8) With a lot of kindness or giving
    4. (9) Having long, messy hair
    5. (10) For a short time

    The pond water looks ____________________ near the muddy edge.

    You need to be ____________________ in the library.

    This coin is ____________________ than the old, rusty one.

    The ____________________ student won the award for best listener.

    She wore her ____________________ dress to the party.

    The ____________________ star in the sky was easy to see.

    This restaurant is ____________________ than the one we visited last week.

    The water at the bottom of the lake was the ____________________.

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    1. (1) The most unusual or weird
    2. (2) Harder than another task
    3. (3) More silent than another
    4. (4) More dark or cloudy (like water)
    5. (5) The most beautiful or decorated

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    1. (6) Lower quality than another
    2. (7) More difficult or severe than another
    3. (8) The most dirty or bad quality
    4. (9) More bright or polished than another
    5. (10) The most dark or cloudy (like water)

    An ____________________ helped me choose the right frames for my glasses.

    The ____________________ planted bright tulips and roses in the garden.

    A ____________________ is a person who survived a difficult event.

    The lead ____________________ sang a beautiful song about the ocean.

    The kind ____________________ donated money to build the new library.

    A ____________________ is a person who takes care of someone else.

    The ____________________ put up beautiful streamers for the party.

    The ____________________ wrote a long story with many exciting chapters.

    A ____________________ is a person who is an expert in one specific thing.

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    2. (2) Novelist (writes novels)
    3. (3) Historian (studies history)
    4. (4) Optician (eye expert)
    5. (5) Guardian (takes care of)

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    1. (6) Benefactor (gives help)
    2. (7) Vocalist (lead singer)
    3. (8) Specialist (expert)
    4. (9) Decorator (interior)
    5. (10) Gardener (garden)

    Her ____________________ was beautiful and didn't have a single mistake.

    The ____________________ makes rules to keep the country safe.

    Feeling ____________________ is a common symptom of the flu.

    The ____________________ pit seemed to go down forever into the earth.

    He felt ____________________ until he finally found his lost keys.

    The worker found new ____________________ at the local factory.

    The scientist used special ____________________ to study the moon rocks.

    The mayor made a public ____________________ about the new park.

    The students showed great ____________________ to start the field trip.

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    2. (2) Statement (official word)
    3. (3) Flawless (no mistakes)
    4. (4) Government (country rule)
    5. (5) Weakness (no strength)

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    1. (6) Hopeless (no hope)
    2. (7) Employment (having job)
    3. (8) Speechless (unable to speak)
    4. (9) Thickness (space through)
    5. (10) Bottomless (no bottom)

    The ____________________ along the mountain road was absolutely beautiful.

    This is just a ____________________ fix until we can replace the whole part.

    The note was ____________________ and helped me understand the rules.

    The heavy ____________________ in the factory made a loud humming noise.

    Joining the club was ____________________, not something you had to do.

    I checked the phone ____________________ to find the dentist's number.

    She wrote the letter on her fancy blue and gold ____________________.

    The school board issued an ____________________ about the upcoming storm.

    The ____________________ nerve helps carry sound from the ear to the brain.

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    2. (2) Bravery (courage)
    3. (3) Directory (list of names)
    4. (4) Library (book place)
    5. (5) Voluntary (by choice)

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    1. (6) Inventory (item list)
    2. (7) Stationery (paper)
    3. (8) Advisory (giving advice)
    4. (9) Auditory (hearing sense)
    5. (10) Bakery (bread place)

    People in this ____________________ all know each other's names.

    The ____________________ of the new song grew after it was played on TV.

    Homework should be a ____________________ after you finish your dinner.

    The high ____________________ made the air feel sticky and very warm.

    The car crash had one minor ____________________ with a bruised knee.

    A dog's ____________________ to its owner is one of its best traits.

    The soccer player got a ____________________ for kicking the ball away.

    This old house is my family's private ____________________.

    The queen's ____________________ was seen by everyone in the room.

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    2. (2) Casualty (accident person)
    3. (3) Humidity (air moisture)
    4. (4) Property (owned by person)
    5. (5) Majority (larger part)

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    1. (6) Festivity (celebratory event)
    2. (7) Priority (top importance)
    3. (8) Locality (specific place)
    4. (9) Minority (smaller part)
    5. (10) Majesty (beauty or dignity)

    The ____________________ house was built many hundreds of years ago.

    The magnet has a strong ____________________ pull on the paperclip.

    I needed ____________________ help to fix the software on my laptop.

    A ____________________ remote works with many different kinds of TVs.

    The new ____________________ was built to remember the brave soldiers.

    The student has the ____________________ to be a great scientist one day.

    We had to take ____________________ action to fix the leaky roof quickly.

    It is ____________________ to carry an umbrella if it looks like rain.

    The store brand cereal is often just a ____________________ version of the big brand.

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    2. (3) Relating to music
    3. (4) Relating to a person
    4. (8) Relating to factories/industry
    5. (5) Relating to history
    6. (9) Having to do with magic
    7. (10) Like a hero

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    1. (1) Being in your normal state
    2. (2) From a formal authority
    3. (6) Having to do with art
    4. (7) Not a whole; a part

    A ____________________ student spends a lot of time reading and learning.

    It is ____________________ to study early so you are ready for the test.

    The ____________________ terrain made it difficult to hike to the peak.

    A ____________________ person is someone who follows high moral rules.

    The ____________________ child refused to follow any of the teacher's rules.

    Always be ____________________ and hold the door open for others.

    The price of the shoes was ____________________ and too expensive to buy.

    We took a ____________________ hike up the steep trail to the top.

    People of many different ____________________ beliefs live in our town.

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    2. (3) Full of religion; spiritual
    3. (4) High energy; active
    4. (8) In a mountainous area
    5. (9) Highly moral person
    6. (10) Bad quality; outrageous

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    1. (1) Funny person
    2. (2) Full of poison
    3. (5) Feeling anxious
    4. (6) Very large
    5. (7) Hard-working student

    Please ____________________ the papers on your desk so they are neat.

    The voices will ____________________ to create a beautiful song.

    The glasses will ____________________ the tiny letters so you can read them.

    It is wrong to ____________________ information on an official document.

    The country began to ____________________ by building many new factories.

    We will ____________________ the rules of the game so everyone plays the same.

    The white dove is used to ____________________ peace and love.

    You can ____________________ the heavy load by removing some boxes.

    Add a little sugar to ____________________ the bitter tea.

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    The ____________________ between the two wires was broken and loose.

    She has a happy ____________________ on her face when she plays.

    The ____________________ of the new kitten made our family very happy.

    If you have an ____________________ to the plan, please raise your hand.

    There was a brief ____________________ during the show when the power went out.

    The ____________________ showed the movie on the big white screen.

    The store had a great ____________________ of different kinds of fruit.

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    I have great ____________________ for my teacher's hard work and kindness.

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    The ____________________ checked my heart and lungs to make sure I was healthy.

    I have a ____________________ with the way that space rockets work.

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    The ____________________ of the house was made of strong concrete.

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    There was a slight ____________________ in the color of the two shirts.

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    The new ____________________ was a painting made of recycled caps.

    The sailor used ____________________ tools to guide the ship to shore.

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    The ____________________ on the wall were made of paper and ribbon.

    A driver's license is a common form of ____________________ in our state.

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    The store has a great ____________________ of different kinds of toys.

    Wear a helmet to ____________________ your head while riding your bike.

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    You must ____________________ your essay to fix any spelling mistakes.

    Turn the key in the ____________________ to start the car engine.

    The dark ____________________ was full of bats hanging from the ceiling.

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    We used a match to ____________________ the wood in the fireplace.

    The old king was a very ____________________ and kind leader.

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    What ____________________ of ice cream would you like for your dessert?

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    6. (10) Cavity (back tooth)

    The ____________________ for the gold medal was very exciting to watch.

    The art ____________________ featured paintings from many different kids.

    The author will ____________________ the story for the audio book.

    A ____________________ is a kind of story that tells about events in order.

    My aunt is my favorite ____________________ because she is so much fun.

    How does this new idea ____________________ to the lesson we just learned?

    Can you ____________________ how the magic trick was done?

    The ____________________ for the missing keys was very simple.

    I will ____________________ a song on my piano for the talent show.

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    The ____________________ area of town is full of many small houses.

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    The ____________________ against the king lasted for many years.

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  • We bought ____________________ apples that were grown without chemicals.

    The car crash was very serious, but luckily there was no ____________________.

    I need to ____________________ my desk so I can find my pencils easily.

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    We studied the ____________________ of ancient Egypt in history class.

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    The ____________________ of the class helped them win the school prize.

    The speaker's ____________________ voice made me feel very sleepy.

    The ____________________ meeting happens twice every single year.

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  • He felt his __________________________ muscles burning after doing many squats.

  • The star shape on the flag was a perfect five-pointed __________________________.

  • The town’s 100-year __________________________ was marked by a time capsule burial.

  • Her performance was the __________________________ example of grace and skill.

  • The value of the rare coin has __________________________ over the last decade.

  • Four couples danced a traditional __________________________ at the historical ball.

  • The mother pushed an extra-long stroller for her __________________________.

  • The chemist measured a tiny dose of medication, exactly one __________________________.

  • Kindness is considered the __________________________ of a truly good person.

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  • 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.

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  • Ancient Greek religion was a form of __________________________, meaning they believed in many gods.

  • The patient suffered from __________________________, which caused paralysis on one half of the body.

  • Our school is very __________________________ because students come from many different backgrounds.

  • A __________________________ is a large molecule made up of many repeating smaller units.

  • Opals and amethysts are considered __________________________ stones, rather than precious ones like diamonds.

  • The lottery winner became an instant __________________________ with over ten million dollars.

  • This __________________________ tool can be used as a screwdriver, a hammer, and a saw.

  • The moon appeared as a perfect __________________________ during its first quarter phase.

  • Australia is located entirely within the Southern __________________________.

  • We arranged the chairs in a __________________________ so everyone could face the teacher.

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    The prefix multi- is Latin and poly- is Greek. Both mean "many." Find or create two words that use these prefixes and explain their meaning.

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    Poly- word:

  • It was __________________________ that it was going to rain because the sky turned dark grey.

  • Teachers __________________________ the students during recess to make sure everyone is safe.

  • After getting feedback from the editor, the author made a major __________________________ to the story.

  • You should always treat others with __________________________ and kindness.

  • One __________________________ of living in a small town is that everyone knows your name.

  • The guidance __________________________ helped the student pick the right classes for next year.

  • My grandparents are coming to __________________________ us for the holidays.

  • Do you __________________________ that it will be cold enough for snow tomorrow?

  • The building __________________________ checked the foundation to make sure it was sturdy.

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    Connect the root to its meaning and provide one example word not used in the bank above.

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    She has excellent __________________________, making every word she speaks very clear and easy to understand.

  • The movie was very __________________________; I knew exactly how it would end after ten minutes.

  • A person can become an __________________________ to video games if they play them all day and night.

  • The __________________________ nerve carries signals from the ear to the brain.

  • The CEO decided to __________________________ a letter to her assistant while they were in the car.

  • The government will __________________________ the taxes of the wealthy businessman to ensure he paid enough.

  • The compass needle will __________________________ which way is North.

  • The speaker had to raise his voice to be __________________________ over the loud construction work.

  • The theater was full, and the __________________________ waited in silence for the curtains to rise.

  • She had her first __________________________ for the choir and sang her favorite hymn.

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    Combine a root with a prefix or suffix to create a word. Define your new word.

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    Meaning: To say the opposite.

    aud + -ible =

    Meaning: Able to be heard.

  • The __________________________ helped us carry our luggage to the hotel room.

  • The legal battle was __________________________, lasting for many years.

  • The turtle will __________________________ its head into its shell for protection.

  • A __________________________ can be anything that takes your focus away.

  • The document didn't __________________________ to be the original version.

  • Students are expected to __________________________ themselves with respect.

  • The __________________________ painting used shapes and colors instead of real objects.

  • I need to update the work samples in my student __________________________.

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    Explain why a "tractor" (pull) and "transport" (carry) are named the way they are.

    Correction to Crossword Key:

    Across: 3. PORTABLE (3,0) | 5. EXTRACT (5,0) | 7. ATTRACT (7,0) | 8. TRACTION (8,3) | 9. REPORT (9,6)

    Down: 1. TRACTOR (1,4) | 2. TRANSPORT (0,3) | 4. ATTRACT (1,2) | 6. IMPORT (4,6)

    Root Insight

    Explain the connections between "port" (carry) and "tract" (pull) to help students with decoding and vocabulary acquisition.

  • The lawyer decided to __________________________ the thief for stealing the valuable painting.

  • They will __________________________ the famous player into the Hall of Fame during a special ceremony.

  • The bridge that carries the road over the deep valley is called a __________________________.

  • The first __________________________ chapter of the book explains the basic concepts of chemistry.

  • The __________________________ of the plan went perfectly, and the mission was a success.

  • In the sci-fi story, aliens tried to __________________________ a cow from the farm using a tractor beam.

  • The judge ordered the jury to __________________________ themselves in a hotel so they wouldn't hear any news about the trial.

  • New employees must attend an __________________________ session to learn about the company's rules.

  • The athlete has competed in three __________________________ Olympic Games since 2016.

  • We watched the rain fall for four days __________________________, without stopping for even an hour.

    • Word Relationships

    How are the concepts of leading (duc/duct) and following (sequ/secut) related in a sequence? Explain using two words from the worksheet.

    Root Insight

    Duc/duct means to lead. Sequ/secut means to follow.

    The __________________________ on the trophy listed the names of the winners.

  • Thomas Edison invented the __________________________, an early record player.

  • The law may __________________________ or forbid certain dangerous activities.

  • Her wedding invitations were written in beautiful, fancy __________________________.

  • As a loyal __________________________ to the magazine, I receive a copy every month.

  • People who make maps are experts in the field of __________________________.

  • I need an official __________________________ of my grades for the college application.

  • The science book included a detailed __________________________ of a plant cell.

  • I will __________________________ my name in the front of my new journal.

    • Word Building

    Complete the words based on the meanings provided.

    Self-Writing (Your own name)

    AUTO + GRAPH = ________________

    Hand-Writing (A handwritten book)

    MANU + SCRIPT = ________________

    1. SCRIBE (3,4) | 2. CALLIGRAPHY (0,7) | 4. DESCRIBE (1,4) | 6. GEOGRAPHY (6,6)

    Root Insight

    Both graph and scrib/script come from words meaning "to write." Graph is Greek, while scrib/script is Latin.

  • The __________________________ gentleman tipped his hat as he walked by.

  • The two sides were involved in a __________________________ and lengthy argument.

  • The __________________________ helped us carry our luggage to our hotel room.

  • Modern art is often __________________________ and doesn't look like real objects.

  • Public __________________________ like buses and subways help reduce traffic.

  • "Don't" is a __________________________ of the words "do" and "not."

  • The science fiction book featured a magic __________________________ to another world.

  • The cat will __________________________ its claws after it finished scratching the post.

    • Root Connections

    PORT = to carry

    Think: portable, transport, reporter.

    Draw someone carrying something

    TRACT = to pull

    Think: tractor, attract, subtract.

    Draw something being pulled

    Root Insight

    Explain the difference between physical carrying/pulling and abstract concepts (like detract or attraction).

  • The dishwasher is very __________________________ and uses very little water to get the dishes clean.

  • A __________________________ is a written copy of something that was originally spoken.

  • In math class, we learned how to __________________________ a circle around a square.

  • The toy was returned to the store because it had a __________________________ that made it stop working.

  • Many religions have a book of __________________________ that contains their most important teachings.

  • The front of the building had a beautiful brick __________________________, but the back was just plain wood.

  • The actors practiced their lines using the __________________________ provided by the director.

  • The pioneer __________________________ his comfort and safety to find a better life for his family.

  • Please __________________________ your favorite vacation spot using at least three adjectives.

  • A __________________________ is an exact copy or reproduction of a document.

    • Visual Literacy

    The word manuscript literally means "written by hand." In the box below, practice writing a single word from the bank in your best cursive or calligraphy style.

    Root Insight

    Explain how roots like fac (make) and scrib (write) are the building blocks of many academic words.

  • The beautiful wedding invitations were written in elegant __________________________.

  • Laws may __________________________ or forbid certain dangerous activities.

  • A __________________________ is a document entirely handwritten by its author.

  • The __________________________ novel used illustrations to help tell the complex story.

  • The police used a __________________________ test to see if the witness was lying.

  • In ancient times, a __________________________ would copy documents by hand.

  • Before telephones, people sent messages across long distances using a __________________________.

  • I added a __________________________ (P.S.) at the end of my letter.

  • Thomas Edison invented the __________________________, an early music machine.

    • Root Connection

    Choose one word. Explain how its meaning still connects to "writing" or "drawing."

    Root Insight

    Explain the nuances of "transcribing" (copying) vs "describing" (writing down details).

  • To find the __________________________ of the garden, we added the lengths of all four sides.

  • She practiced __________________________ for hours to make the wedding invitations look beautiful.

  • __________________________ is the study of how living things interact with their environment.

  • The pilot checked the __________________________ to see how high the plane was flying.

  • Learning about __________________________ helps us understand the locations of countries and oceans.

  • At the end of your report, you must include a __________________________ listing all your sources.

  • If an object has __________________________, it means both sides are exactly the same if you fold it.

  • __________________________ involves the scientific study of maps and map-making.

  • The professor of __________________________ explained why some people break the law.

  • __________________________ is the study of human history through the excavation of ancient sites.

    • Word Lab

    The Greek root geo means Earth. Combine it with roots from this sort to create two words and define them.

    geo + logy =

    geo + graphy =

  • The mechanic fixed the car's __________________________ so it could shift gears.

  • The bell signaled the __________________________ of the class for lunch.

  • The __________________________ worked in a small village to help build a new school.

  • The club voted to grant him __________________________ as a new member.

  • The __________________________ for the science fair must be original work.

  • We had to __________________________ and meet in the middle to solve the problem.

  • The city planning __________________________ met to discuss the new park.

  • The bank received a __________________________ for the overdue loan.

    • Root Logic

    Explain the connection between the words dismiss and permission using the root meaning "to send."

    The sad movie was so __________________________ that many people in the theater cried.

  • Physical therapy helped the patient regain __________________________ in his leg.

  • The __________________________ parts of the toy are easy for a child to take apart.

  • The dance routine required a lot of fast and graceful __________________________.

  • A __________________________ wheelchair can help people travel longer distances.

  • The statue was too heavy to be __________________________ and had to stay put.

  • He was __________________________ by the sad story and didn't even show a reaction.

  • Lack of __________________________ is the main reason students don't finish their work.

  • The teacher's __________________________ speech inspired the class to work harder.

    • Root Connection

    Why is an "automobile" called that? Break down the parts of the word.

  • Brightly colored food labels can sometimes be __________________________.

  • The __________________________ of the award gave a moving speech.

  • The company kept track of its accounts __________________________ on a spreadsheet.

  • It was __________________________ that the road was completely gone.

  • A lack of sleep can increase your __________________________ to illness.

  • The police __________________________ the escaped dog.

  • The children waited in __________________________ for the start of the movie.

  • Every __________________________ in the race received a ribbon.

    • Root Logic

    Explain how the word intercept connects to the root meaning "to take."

  • The main __________________________ between the two cars is their fuel efficiency.

  • The boat's __________________________ spun quickly to push it through the water.

  • Spray some insect __________________________ on your skin to keep the mosquitoes away.

  • The student faced __________________________ from the club after breaking the code of conduct.

  • Math class is __________________________ for all students, meaning everyone must take it.

  • An __________________________ shopper often buys things they don't really need.

  • The smell of the rotting garbage was absolutely __________________________.

  • The principal tried to __________________________ the rumors about the school closing.

  • We had to make an __________________________ about the story's ending based on clues.

    • Root Logic

    How does a "propeller" (pel) relate to the root meaning "to drive or push"?

  • The government must __________________________ funds for the new highway project.

  • There was strong __________________________ to the plan to build a mall in the park.

  • The __________________________ of the atmosphere includes nitrogen and oxygen.

  • A business __________________________ is a plan to make money through sales.

  • The __________________________ of a curfew was not popular with the teenagers.

  • In this __________________________, the weather is usually very humid.

  • Linguists study which words __________________________ or appear together naturally.

  • The secret __________________________ was only known to a few high-ranking officers.

    • Root Logic

    How does the meaning of "place" connect the words dislocate and local?

    The band announced a __________________________ tour after being apart for ten years.

  • Meditation is often considered a __________________________ practice for many people.

  • Beads of __________________________ formed on his forehead as he ran the race.

  • The detectives uncovered a complex __________________________ to take over the company.

  • Asthma is a common __________________________ condition that affects breathing.

  • Becoming an astronaut has been my greatest __________________________ since childhood.

  • She found __________________________ for her new painting in the beauty of the forest.

  • The events that would __________________________ later that night were unexpected.

  • I remember __________________________ the first time I ever saw the ocean.

    • Root Logic

    Explain why a "vitamin" (vit) and "respiration" (spir) are named after life and breath.

  • The power outage lasted all day, so we had to use a gas __________________________.

  • Ghosts and vampires are part of the __________________________ world.

  • The famous __________________________ spent her life protecting endangered species.

  • It's unfair to __________________________ and say that all kids like video games.

  • Expectant mothers often take __________________________ vitamins for their babies.

  • The __________________________ of the king were destined to rule the land.

  • A sense of strong __________________________ was felt during the holiday parade.

  • The museum displayed a beautiful __________________________ scene during December.

    • Root Logic

    How does the meaning "born" connect the words native and innate?

  • We must not __________________________ on the rights of other people.

  • The power outage caused a major __________________________ in the city's traffic lights.

  • The volcanic __________________________ could be seen from miles away.

  • The loud clap of thunder was a sudden __________________________ to our quiet picnic.

  • The police officer was __________________________, meaning he never accepted bribes.

  • If a person spends more than they earn, they might go __________________________.

  • The movie ended __________________________ before the hero could save the day.

  • The news reported a story about political __________________________ in the capital.

  • Wildlife experts worry that new species might __________________________ and take over.

    • Root Logic

    Explain how the words erupt and fracture both share a meaning of "breaking."

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