Word Knowledge
Yesterday I presented a question on root words.
Which languages do most English root words come from?
- Latin and German
- Greek and German
- Latin and Greek
- Latin and Russian
The correct answer is Latin and Greek. About 60% of English comes from Latin and Greek roots. As an ASVAB tutor, I remind my students of the importance of knowing the Latin and Greek roots to build their vocabularies. Studying vocabulary words is also helpful to boost the Word Knowledge score. However, I remind my students not to overlook the importance of reviewing prefixes, root words, and suffixes. Knowing just one root word could help to expand your understanding of 15-20 new words. Make sure you take time to become more familiar with Latin and Greek roots to enhance your vocabulary.
