Greek roots: “biblos ” By Ms. Mo 7 th Grade English Lit. & Comp. OCHSA2006
Root: biblos
Meaning: book
Derivatives Bible biblioklept bibliomania bibliophile bibliophobia
Derivatives 1.B ible: The book of christian religion
Derivatives 2. biblioklept: (klepto – steal)- one who steals books
Derivatives 3. bibliomania: (mania – madness)- craziness about books
Derivatives 4. bibliophile: (philia love)- lover of books
Derivatives 5. bibliophobia: (phobos-fear)- fear or dislike of books
Written Conventions Practice : Written Conventions Practice : Please copy this definition. Infinitive: “to + a verb”
Copy the following sentences and circle the infinitive.
To steal books to a biblioklept is second nature and an unfortunate bad habit.
To steal books to a biblioklept is second nature and an unfortunate bad habit.
A bibliophile’s utmost desire is to read all day long, undisturbed.
A bibliophile’s utmost desire is to read all day long, undisturbed.
Now create your own sentence using one derivative and one infinitive.