Riddle Roots

This worksheet challenges students to solve riddles that each describe a root word, using clues about meaning, usage, and Greek/Latin origins. Students write the correct word that matches the riddle’s description. This activity builds inferential thinking and reinforces the ability to associate roots with their meanings. Learners must consider context clues, semantic hints, and word patterns to decode each root-based term. The riddles make the activity engaging while strengthening vocabulary fluency and morphological awareness.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Greek & Latin Root Recognition

English Language Arts – Using Clues to Determine Meaning

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Application and Analysis

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

This worksheet is part of our Root Words Worksheets collection.