latin_and_greek_root_words_mitt_and_tract
latin_and_greek_root_words_mitt_and_tract
latin_and_greek_root_words_mitt_and_tract
L atin and Greek are the source of many root words in English.
Mitt and mit come from the same Latin word meaning “send.”
Tract is from the Latin word meaning “pull” or “drag.” When
combined with a prefix or another root word, mitt/mit and tract
become common English words. For example, trans is from the Latin
Word Bank
word for across. Combine trans with mit, and you have the word ab
transmit. Based on its original meaning, transmit means “across send” ad
or to send something across a distance. at
com
Use the list of prefixes in the word bank to make five different con
English words out of mitt/mit and tract. You may add a suffix or dis
change the spelling a little if needed. Write a sentence for each word ex
you make and circle the word you made from the root word. Be sure per
and find words for both mitt/mitt and tract. re
sub
Sentences:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Name: ______________________________
L atin and Greek are the source of many root words in English.
Mitt and mit come from the same Latin word meaning “send.”
Tract is from the Latin word meaning “pull” or “drag.” When
combined with a prefix or another root word, mitt/mit and tract
become common English words. For example, trans is from the Latin
Word Bank
word for across. Combine trans with mit, and you have the word ab
transmit. Based on its original meaning, transmit means “across send” ad
or to send something across a distance. at
com
Use the list of prefixes in the word bank to make five different con
English words out of mitt/mit and tract. You may add a suffix or dis
change the spelling a little if needed. Write a sentence for each word ex
you make and circle the word you made from the root word. Be sure per
and find words for both mitt/mitt and tract. re
sub
Sentences:
1. Student’s choice
2.
3.
4.
5.
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