Explore the Latin root grat 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 grat, which means pleasing or thankful.
Root Challenge
Directions
1. Write down the meaning of each word in blue. Use context clues or, if needed, a dictionary.
2. Think of another word that contains grat.
3. Write a sentence using that word and draw a picture that shows the word’s meaning.
This article was originally published in the November 2023 issue.
