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.
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| 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 |
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