Vocabulary Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Doublets Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 6-9 on doublets. Students learn how two words like fragile and frail can come from the same ancient source yet differ today, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Doublets, word origins
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A doublet is a pair of words that come from the same ancient source but diverged over time into different forms and meanings, like fragile and frail. This worksheet teaches the idea with an illustration of one root splitting in two.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms with examples. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Word Origins and Greek and Latin Roots worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the examples.
Match each clue to a term 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 Word Origins Worksheet for more practice.
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Doublets Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 6-9 on doublets. Students learn how two words like fragile and frail can come from the same ancient source yet differ today, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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