Greek and Latin Roots is a free printable Grade 4 English worksheet on using a root to unlock an unfamiliar word, aligned to Common Core standard L.4.4. It prints 3 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two pupils in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.
Set 1 of 25 · the same problems every time you open this link.
What does the Greek and Latin Roots worksheet cover?
It practises using a root to unlock an unfamiliar word — 3 questions for Grade 4, all on Common Core L.4.4: Use context, Greek and Latin roots and a dictionary to unlock a word. The instruction to pupils is “Write the letter of the meaning next to each word”, and the answer key follows on the next sheet.
Which Common Core standard does Greek and Latin Roots practise?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.4 — L.4.4, in the Language domain for Grade 4. The published standard reads: “Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.” The worksheet assesses that standard rather than a paraphrase of it.
What age or grade is this worksheet for?
Greek and Latin Roots is written for Grade 4, typically ages 9-10. It is one of the sheets on L.4.4, so it suits any pupil working at that standard — including older pupils revisiting it and younger ones working ahead.
Does Greek and Latin Roots come with an answer key?
Yes. All 3 answers are generated from the same problems as the questions, so the key cannot drift out of step with the sheet. It starts on a fresh sheet of paper, after the questions, so it is not handed out with the class by accident.
How many different versions of Greek and Latin Roots can I print?
25 — one per pupil, and all 25 ask different questions. Set 1 downloads the whole class as a single PDF. Every version is fixed to its own address, so a sheet printed today holds the same problems when you reopen it next week.
Is Greek and Latin Roots free to print and photocopy?
Yes. Greek and Latin Roots, its answer key and its 25 versions are free to print and photocopy for your own class, with no account, no email capture and no subscription at the download step. Please do not resell them or republish them as your own.
Is there a lesson plan to teach L.4.4?
Yes — “Greek and Latin Affixes and Roots” is a 40-minute Grade 4 plan for L.4.4, timed section by section, with the misconceptions to expect and an exit ticket. Greek and Latin Roots is the practice that follows it.
More practice for L.4.4
Use context, Greek and Latin roots and a dictionary to unlock a word.