Question

Greek and Latin roots activity

Word Detective

Highlight the root.
Define the root.
Guess the meaning of the whole word based on the root and suffix.
1. Photosynthesis

2. Aqueduct

3. Manuscript

4. Biography

5. Telephone

Answer 1

1. Photosynthesis
- Root: photo- (photo)
- Define root: light
- Suffix/second part: -synthesis (putting together)
- Guess meaning: “putting together with light” — making (usually food) using light (e.g., plants converting light into energy).

2. Aqueduct
- Root: aqua- (aqua)
- Define root: water
- Suffix/second part: -duct (lead, carry)
- Guess meaning: a channel or structure that carries or leads water.

3. Manuscript
- Root: manu- (manu)
- Define root: hand
- Suffix/second part: -script (write)
- Guess meaning: written by hand; a handwritten document.

4. Biography
- Root: bio- (bio)
- Define root: life
- Suffix/second part: -graphy (writing, recording)
- Guess meaning: a written account of a person’s life.

5. Telephone
- Root: tele- (tele)
- Define root: far, distant
- Suffix/second part: -phone (sound, voice)
- Guess meaning: a device or system for transmitting sound over a distance.