Na m e : ___ Date: _
Directions: Most English words have roots in another language. Many of the words
we use come from Latin, the language of the ancient Romans. Read the
root word and its meaning. Then write a word to complete the phrase.You know, this is not just a word game. It’s a
strategy to help you figure out word meanings.remember
solve clamor ferry
legal collection vacant
ruptured revolve location junction conduct- fer—to carry ___ the cars across the river
- clam—shout a noisy ___
- leg—law a ___book
- rupt—break a ___ blister
- mem—recall a time to ___
- loc—place the ___ of the store
- junct—to join the ___ of the two roads
- solv—explain ___ the answer to the puzzle
- lect—gather a stamp ___
- duct—lead to ___ the tour
- vac—empty the ___ house
- volv—turn, roll ___ around the Sun
Latin Root—Meaning English Phrase