Vocabulary Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Combining Forms Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 6-9 on combining forms. Students learn how Greek and Latin word parts like -ology, -phobia, -graph, and -scope join to build words, then name the combining form or its meaning in eight words and answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Combining Forms, word parts
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A combining form is a word part, usually from Greek or Latin, that joins with other parts to build a word, such as -ology (study of) or -phobia (fear of). This worksheet teaches four common combining forms and how their meanings reveal the meaning of the whole word.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines four combining forms with examples. Section A asks students to name the combining form or its meaning in eight words. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the Greek and Latin Roots and Prefixes and Suffixes worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the four combining forms.
Name the combining form or its meaning for each word in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Greek and Latin Roots Worksheet for more word parts.
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Combining Forms Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 6-9 on combining forms. Students learn how Greek and Latin word parts like -ology, -phobia, -graph, and -scope join to build words, then name the combining form or its meaning in eight words and answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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