Origins Quest

This worksheet guides students in exploring the historical origins of common prefixes by tracing them back to Greek or Latin. Students identify the original meaning and then explain how that meaning appears in modern English usage. They also provide two modern example words that demonstrate the prefix correctly. This activity deepens students’ understanding of etymology, strengthens vocabulary connections, and builds an appreciation of how ancient languages influence English today. By examining both historical and current meanings, learners enhance their ability to infer word meanings and expand their academic vocabulary. This worksheet encourages critical thinking about language development and supports morphological comprehension.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Etymology and Word Origins

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Acquisition Using Greek and Latin Roots

English Language Arts – Morphological Analysis and Word Meaning

English Language Arts – Academic Vocabulary Development

This worksheet is part of our Prefixes Worksheets collection.