Name: ______________________________
Latin and Greek Root Words: Struct and Ject
L
atin and Greek are the source of many root words in English.
Struct comes from the Latin word meaning “build.” Ject is
from a Latin word meaning “throw.” When combined with
a prefix, suffix, or another root word, these root words become
common English words. For example, -ure is a suffix meaning
“act” or “process.” Combine struct with -ure, and you have the word
structure. Based on its original meaning, structure means “build act” or
the act of building.
Use the list of prefixes and root words in the word bank to make
five different English words out of struct and ject. You may add an
additional prefix or a suffix, or change the spelling a little if needed.
Write a sentence for each word you make and circle the word you
made from the root word. Be sure and find words for both struct
and ject.
Sentences:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Name: ______________________________
Latin and Greek Root Words: Struct and Ject
L
atin and Greek are the source of many root words in English.
Struct comes from the Latin word meaning “build.” Ject is
from a Latin word meaning “throw.” When combined with
a prefix, suffix, or another root word, these root words become
common English words. For example, -ure is a suffix meaning
“act” or “process.” Combine struct with -ure, and you have the word
structure. Based on its original meaning, structure means “build act” or
the act of building.
Use the list of prefixes and root words in the word bank to make
five different English words out of struct and ject. You may add an
additional prefix or a suffix, or change the spelling a little if needed.
Write a sentence for each word you make and circle the word you
made from the root word. Be sure and find words for both struct
and ject.
Sentences:
1.
Student’s choice
2.
3.
4.
5.
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de
e
in
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