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Vocabulary & Roots Revision

Common words & their English roots — part of Latin on KODO.

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Vocabulary & Roots is a core area of KS3 Latin in the national curriculum. It covers essential concepts that build the foundation for GCSE study and beyond.

This topic includes subtopics such as Common Latin nouns (puer, puella, servus, dominus), Common Latin verbs (amat, ambulat, dormit), Latin roots in English (aqua, terra, port-), Numbers (unus, duo, tres) and more. Each area is tested with multiple-choice questions that include detailed explanations to deepen your understanding.

Quick Reference

Common Latin nouns (puer, puella, servus, dominus)Key area within Vocabulary & Roots
Common Latin verbs (amat, ambulat, dormit)Key area within Vocabulary & Roots
Latin roots in English (aqua, terra, port-)Key area within Vocabulary & Roots
Numbers (unus, duo, tres)Key area within Vocabulary & Roots

Key Definitions

Common Latin nouns (puer, puella, servus, dominus)
A key concept within Vocabulary & Roots (Latin). Covered in the national curriculum and assessed in exams.
Common Latin verbs (amat, ambulat, dormit)
A key concept within Vocabulary & Roots (Latin). Covered in the national curriculum and assessed in exams.
Latin roots in English (aqua, terra, port-)
A key concept within Vocabulary & Roots (Latin). Covered in the national curriculum and assessed in exams.
Numbers (unus, duo, tres)
A key concept within Vocabulary & Roots (Latin). Covered in the national curriculum and assessed in exams.
Family vocabulary (pater, mater, frater, soror)
A key concept within Vocabulary & Roots (Latin). Covered in the national curriculum and assessed in exams.

What You'll Cover

Common Latin nouns (puer, puella, servus, dominus)
Common Latin verbs (amat, ambulat, dormit)
Latin roots in English (aqua, terra, port-)
Numbers (unus, duo, tres)
Family vocabulary (pater, mater, frater, soror)

Test Yourself — Vocabulary & Roots

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Memory Tricks & Mnemonics

Create flashcards for each Vocabulary & Roots subtopic

Active recall is proven to be more effective than re-reading notes.

Use spaced repetition — review after 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, 14 days

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Vocabulary & Roots cover in KS3 Latin?+
Vocabulary & Roots in KS3 Latin covers Common Latin nouns (puer, puella, servus, dominus), Common Latin verbs (amat, ambulat, dormit), Latin roots in English (aqua, terra, port-), Numbers (unus, duo, tres), Family vocabulary (pater, mater, frater, soror). Common words & their English roots.
What is the best way to revise Vocabulary & Roots?+
Test yourself rather than re-reading notes. Do a short Vocabulary & Roots quiz, read the explanation for every answer you get wrong, then come back to those questions a few days later. KODO does this automatically with spaced repetition, and you can turn any topic into printable flash cards.
Is Vocabulary & Roots revision on KODO free?+
Yes. KODO is free for everyone until Friday 18 December 2026, with unlimited quizzes on Vocabulary & Roots and every other topic. After that there is still a free plan with daily quizzes.

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