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Fill in the Blank Notes1. A root is a part of a word that has a
meaning of its own. Many roots come from ancient Latin and Greek words.
2. Let’s practice and develop our knowledge of roots by looking at 5 common root words …
5 Common RootsRoot MeaningPed or Pod - FootJect - ThrowHydra - WaterTherm - HeatDict- Say
Using your list, which root completes the sentence ?
On hot summer days, my neighbors open the fire ____ant to make a sprinkler in the street.
Fire HYDRANT
Hydrant
If a player gets into a fight with another player, the referee must e____ that player from the game.
Eject To eject a rowdy player is to throw
them out of the game!
Keep up the great work! Gail’s secretary takes
notes as Gail ____ates her thoughts out loud.
Dictates Dictating thoughts means saying
them out loud. Think of a dictator: someone who makes people do whatever he or she says!
Every Sunday, after a long week of work as a waitress, Bridget gives herself a ___icure.
PEDicure Yes! Pedicures are special
treatments for feet, and Bridget’s feet need care after a week of standing and walking.
BONUS** Who can tell me what the root word MANI means as in MANICURE?
Last One! Dr. Wellman uses a
____ometer to check if his patients have normal temperatures.
THERMometer Well done. A thermometer
measures temperature and contains the root therm, which relates to heat.
Please do the next three on your own with your
table groups