Name: ______________________________

ΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣϑΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨ
Ω Latin and Greek Prefixes: Ω
≅ Mis- and Tri- ≅

M
Σ any prefixes we use in English originally come from
Word Bank
Σ
Greek or Latin words.The prefix mis- is from Latin
Θ meaning “bad” or “wrongly.” The prefix tri- is from a angle Θ
Greek word and a Latin word meaning “three.” If you understand behave
Χ what the prefix means, it will help you understand the meaning chief Χ
of the whole word. For example, the root direct means “give color
∆ instructions or guide.” Combine mis- with direct, and it becomes cycle ∆
the word misdirect. Based on its original meaning, misdirect means dent
Φ “wrongly giving instructions” or to give wrong directions. plet Φ
read
Ψ Use the list in the bank to make five different English words out
of mis- and tri-. You may add a suffix or change the spelling a little
spell
take
Ψ
Ω ifword
needed. Write a sentence for each word you make and circle the
you made with the prefix. Be sure to use words for both
Ω
≅ mis- and tri-. ≅
Σ Sentences: Σ
ϑ 1. ϑ
Θ Θ
Χ 2. Χ
∆ ∆
Φ 3. Φ
Ψ Ψ
4.
Ω Ω
≅ ≅
5.
Σ Σ
Θ Θ
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 Key
Name: ______________________________

ΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣϑΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨ
Ω Latin and Greek Prefixes: Ω
≅ Mis- and Tri- ≅

M
Σ any prefixes we use in English originally come from
Word Bank
Σ
Greek or Latin words.The prefix mis- is from Latin
Θ meaning “bad” or “wrongly.” The prefix tri- is from a angle Θ
Greek word and a Latin word meaning “three.” If you understand behave
Χ what the prefix means, it will help you understand the meaning chief Χ
of the whole word. For example, the root direct means “give color
∆ instructions or guide.” Combine mis- with direct, and it becomes cycle ∆
the word misdirect. Based on its original meaning, misdirect means dent
Φ “wrongly giving instructions” or to give wrong directions. plet Φ
read
Ψ Use the list in the bank to make five different English words out
of mis- and tri-. You may add a suffix or change the spelling a little
spell
take
Ψ
Ω ifword
needed. Write a sentence for each word you make and circle the
you made with the prefix. Be sure to use words for both
Ω
≅ mis- and tri-. ≅
Σ Sentences: Σ
ϑ 1. Student’s choice
ϑ
Θ Θ
Χ 2. Χ
∆ ∆
Φ 3. Φ
Ψ Ψ
4.
Ω Ω
≅ ≅
5.
Σ Σ
Θ Θ
ΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣϑΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨ
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