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Spelling
Spell Words with Greek Roots

Many words in English include the common Greek roots chron, meter, photo, bio,
and geo. Sometimes a letter is dropped from or added to the root to form the
new word.

SPELLING WORDS

meteorology parameter symmetry photocell

photocopy chronology geocentric biosphere
ecology symbiotic chronological speedometer
geometric photogenic odometer geology
synchronize geography chronic photon

Alphabetize the words. Spell each word correctly.

1. 6. 11. 16.
2. 7. 12. 17.
3. 8. 13. 18.
4. 9. 14. 19.
5. 10. 15. 20.

Use the words below to complete the definition. Spell correctly.

synchronize speedometer chronological biosphere
geography geology symmetry photogenic

1. is the study of Earth.

2. A is an instrument for measuring speed.
3. The is the part of Earth where life can exist.

Grade 5, Unit 1, Week 2 7

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