Vocabulary Worksheet · Grades 5–8

Meronyms Worksheet

A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 5-8 on meronyms, words that name a part of a larger whole. Students name the whole that eight part words belong to, then complete four short responses. A complete answer key is included.

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Subject

Vocabulary

Grades

Grades 5–8

Skill Focus

Meronyms, word relationships

Lesson Length

20 minutes

Lesson Overview

About this worksheet

A meronym is a word that names a part of something larger, and the whole it belongs to is called the holonym – for example, ‘petal’ is a meronym of ‘flower.’ Thinking about part-and-whole relationships helps students describe things precisely and build stronger word knowledge. This worksheet has students match parts to the wholes they belong to.

Section A on page 1 gives eight part words, and students write the whole each one belongs to. The reference box teaches the relationship with different examples, so the assessed words stay independent of the model.

Section B on page 2 asks students to define a meronym, name the term for the whole, and list parts of their own. Page 3 is a complete answer key with sample answers. The skill builds on word categories and general and specific words.

How to Use This Lesson

Read the reference box aloud and label the parts of a classroom object together.

Complete Section A independently – for each word, ask what larger thing it is part of.

Share answers and name other parts of each whole.

Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.

Pair with the General and Specific Words Worksheet or the Word Categories Worksheet.

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