Explore the Latin root ambi or the Greek root amphi in a graphic-novel-style story.
Greek and Latin roots form the basis of many words in the English language. Knowing these roots empowers you to unlock the meanings of unfamiliar words. This story includes words with the Latin root ambi or the Greek root amphi, which can mean both, on both sides, or around.
Root Challenge
Directions
1. Write down the meaning of each word in purple. Use context clues or, if needed, a dictionary.
2. Think of another word that contains either ambi or amphi.
3. Write a sentence using that word and draw a picture that shows the word’s meaning.
This article was originally published in the October 2023 issue.
