Break it down, now
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Break it down, now. Using Greek & Latin Prefix/Roots/Suffixes to Learn Crazy Words. Greek/Latin Roots. Most English words are created from Greek or Latin root words Knowing the roots will help you break down and figure out what the big words mean.
Break it down, now
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Break it down, now • Using Greek & Latin Prefix/Roots/Suffixes to Learn Crazy Words
Greek/Latin Roots • Most English words are created from Greek or Latin root words • Knowing the roots will help you break down and figure out what the big words mean. I’m not as smart as I sound; I just know Greek!
Definitions • Prefix: part of the word that is at the beginning • Root: holds the bulk of the meaning in the word, and can be at the beginning, middle, or end • Suffix: part of the word that is at the end
Work Smart, Not Hard ... errr Work Smart & Hard. • We are learning only the highest frequency roots, prefixes, and suffixes. • These make up 97% of all words...
prefixes • un: not • re: again • im/in/ir/il: not • dis: away
roots • aud: hear • mis: send • astro: star • ped: foot
suffixes • -ly: how, when, where, under what condition • -er/-or: one who • -er: comparative adjective
Brainstorm words that include either the given prefix, root word, or suffix with a partner.