1. Common Greek Roots
auto

2. Common Greek Roots Directions
Click on the slide. Read the root word and its definition at the top of the slide.
Click the space bar. Read the first word part that pops up.
Click the space bar. Read the next word part that comes up. (Repeat this step until the entire word appears under the word parts.)
Read the entire word using the chunks (syllables).
Click on the speaker symbol to listen to the correct pronunciation of the word. Determine whether you were correct.
Click on the space bar. Read the definition that appears. Think about how the definition relates to the meaning of the root word. Think about the meanings of any of the other word parts.
After you have finished with all of the slides, go back to the first slide. Repeat the process. Determine whether you can say the word correctly. Also, attempt to say the definition of the word before you make the definition appear.
Repeat the process until you are able to say the definitions of each of the words correctly.

3. AUTO MAT IC AUTOMATIC auto: self
When something works by itself and doesn’t need anyone or anything to control it.

4. AUTO GRAPH AUTOGRAPH auto: self
A signature, normally written by someone who is famous for one of his/her fans.

5. AUTO BI O GRAPH Y AUTOBIOGRAPHY auto: self
The story of a person’s life written by that person.

6. AUTO MO BILE AUTOMOBILE auto: self
A road vehicle that is powered by its own engine and can carry a few people.

7. AU TO NO MOUS AUTONOMOUS auto: self
When a country or area has the freedom to be in charge of all of its own affairs.

8. AU TO CRA CY AUTOCRACY auto: self
A government where one person has control over everyone else.