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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.

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Greek and Latin Roots

L.4.4

NameDate

Write the letter of the meaning next to each word.

1.Write the letter of the meaning next to each word.
  • portable
  • biology
  • geology
  • transport
  • A.to carry across
  • B.able to be carried
  • C.the study of the earth
  • D.the study of life
2.Write the letter of the meaning next to each word.
  • photograph
  • portable
  • geography
  • spectator
  • A.able to be carried
  • B.one who watches
  • C.a picture made with light
  • D.the writing of the earth
3.Write the letter of the meaning next to each word.
  • geography
  • transport
  • biology
  • biography
  • A.the study of life
  • B.the writing of the earth
  • C.to carry across
  • D.the writing of a life

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Answer key — Greek and Latin Roots

Set 6. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.portable — B; biology — D; geology — C; transport — A
  2. 2.photograph — C; portable — A; geography — D; spectator — B
  3. 3.geography — B; transport — C; biology — A; biography — D

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Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to L.4.4 of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.