Root Family Builder Answer Key

In this worksheet, students expand vocabulary by listing words that belong to families of given Latin roots such as nov (new), mis (hate), and salv (save). They review each root’s meaning and brainstorm as many related words as possible. This activity deepens understanding of word origins and builds morphological awareness, helping learners decode unfamiliar vocabulary through root analysis.

Curriculum Skills Explored

English Language Arts – Vocabulary and Root Word Development

English Language Arts – Morphology and Word Structure

English Language Arts – Spelling and Meaning Connections

English Language Arts – Etymology and Word Origins

This worksheet is part of our Root Word Families collection.