Latin and Greek Prefixes: Mono-And Syn-: Sentences: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5

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Name: ______________________________

ΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣϑΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨ
Ω Latin and Greek Prefixes: Ω
≅ Mono- and Syn- ≅

M
Σ any prefixes we use in English originally come from Greek
Word Bank
Σ
or Latin words. The prefix mono- is from a Greek word
Θ meaning “single,” “alone” or “one.” The prefix syn- is agogue Θ
from a Greek word meaning “together.” If you understand what the chrome
Χ prefix means, it will help you understand the meaning of the whole gram Χ
word. For example, the root rail means “steel bar.” Combine mono- logue
∆ with rail, and it becomes the word monorail. Based on its original onym ∆
meaning, monorail means “one steel bar” or a train that runs on a poly
Φ single bar track. tax Φ
theism
Ψ Use the list in the bank to make five different English words out of
mono- and syn-. You may add a suffix or change the spelling a little
thetic
tone
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 mono-

≅ and syn-. ≅
Σ Sentences: Σ
ϑ 1. ϑ
Θ Θ
Χ 2. Χ
∆ ∆
Φ 3. Φ
Ψ Ψ
Ω 4. Ω
≅ ≅
5.
Σ Σ
Θ Θ
ΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣϑΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨ
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Name: ______________________________

ΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣϑΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨ
Ω Latin and Greek Prefixes: Ω
≅ Mono- and Syn- ≅

M
Σ any prefixes we use in English originally come from Greek
Word Bank
Σ
or Latin words. The prefix mono- is from a Greek word
Θ meaning “single,” “alone” or “one.” The prefix syn- is agogue Θ
from a Greek word meaning “together.” If you understand what the chrome
Χ prefix means, it will help you understand the meaning of the whole gram Χ
word. For example, the root rail means “steel bar.” Combine mono- logue
∆ with rail, and it becomes the word monorail. Based on its original onym ∆
meaning, monorail means “one steel bar” or a train that runs on a poly
Φ single bar track. tax Φ
theism
Ψ Use the list in the bank to make five different English words out of
mono- and syn-. You may add a suffix or change the spelling a little
thetic
tone
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 mono-

≅ and syn-. ≅
Σ Sentences: Σ
ϑ 1. Student’s choice ϑ
Θ Θ
Χ 2. Χ
∆ ∆
Φ 3. Φ
Ψ Ψ
Ω 4. Ω
≅ ≅
5.
Σ Σ
Θ Θ
ΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣϑΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨ
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