• This test is based on English vocabulary words that are derived from Latin and Greek, with emphasis on academic and SAT vocabulary words.
• 50 questions (45 minutes)
• Multiple Choice (4 choices)

Question Breakdown:

• Approximately 37 Latin derivative and 13 Greek derivative questions
• 20 Easy; 20 Medium; 10 Difficult
• Greek: common prefixes and suffixes; numbers; basic verbs
• No knowledge of the Greek alphabet is necessary.
• Latin: common prefixes and suffixes; numbers; body parts; basic verbs
• This exam is generally meant for grades 6-12, but students of any grade level are allowed to participate.
• Awards will be divided into Novice (all grades through 8), Intermediate (9 & 10) and Advanced (11 & 12).

Study Guide

N.B. Items listed as TMRC are available from the Teaching Materials and Resource Center of The American Classical League, Oxford, OH 45056 (www.aclclassics.org).

• Dictionary of Latin & Greek Origins (TMRC-B0113)
• Greek-English Derivative Dictionary (TMRC-B0103)
• Latin-English/English-Latin Derivative Dictionary (FREE PDF) (FREE WORD)
• Greek-English/English-Greek Derivative Dictionary (FREE PDF) (FREE WORD)
• Latin and Greek in Current Use (ISBN 0135249910)
• Oxford English Dictionary
• Webster's Online Dictionary

• For step by step instructions, see the Exam Guide
• All students from a school should take the exam at the same time (unless prior approval is given).
• Any school administrator, counselor, or sponsoring teacher may proctor the exam.
• Results and awards will be distributed later in the school year.