Etymology: Word Families Analysis
English
Grade 6
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A worksheet designed to explore word families through analysis and annotation for Grade 6 students. Students will analyze a passage to identify etymological roots and related words, fostering understanding of word origins and patterns.
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Etymology: Word Families Analysis
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Introduction to Word Families
The word 'biology' derives from the Greek words 'bios' meaning life and 'logia' meaning study. Many English words share roots from Latin and Greek, creating families of related words. For instance, 'construct', 'constructive', and 'destruct' all originate from the Latin 'struere', meaning to build. Recognizing these roots can help us understand unfamiliar words and enrich our vocabulary. In this passage, we explore how different words in a paragraph are connected through their etymological roots, revealing the history behind their meanings and spelling patterns.
1.
What is the root origin of the word 'biology'?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one word in the passage that shares a Latin root and explain its meaning.
[3 marks]3.
Explain how understanding the roots of words can help improve vocabulary.
4.
Choose the correct etymological root for the word 'constructive' from the options below.
Aa) Latin 'struere'
Bb) Greek 'bios'
Cc) Latin 'scribere'
Dd) Greek 'philos'
5.
Identify the word family in the phrase 'destruct' and related words.
[2 marks]6.
Annotate the passage by underlining all words that share the same root and labeling their roots.
7.
What is the significance of recognizing word roots in understanding new vocabulary?
[2 marks]8.
Create a short paragraph using at least three words that share the same root from the passage, demonstrating their related meanings.
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- 1/1/2026
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