Vocabulary Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Toponyms Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 6-9 on toponyms. Students learn that many everyday words come from place names, answer eight items, then complete four short responses. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Toponyms, word origins
Lesson Length
20 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A toponym is a word that comes from the name of a place, like ‘hamburger’ from Hamburg or ‘marathon’ from the town of Marathon. This worksheet teaches students to recognize toponyms and to tell them apart from eponyms, which come from people’s names.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box explains toponyms with examples and contrasts them with eponyms. Section A has eight items connecting words to their places. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item and sample responses. The worksheet pairs well with the Eponyms and Word Origins worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review what a toponym is.
Complete the eight items in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Eponyms Worksheet or the Word Origins Worksheet.
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Toponyms Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 6-9 on toponyms. Students learn that many everyday words come from place names, answer eight items, then complete four short responses. A complete answer key is included.
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