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Grade 6 Eponyms (words named after people) Worksheets

Grade 6 English practice: Choose where each eponym (a word made from a person’s name) comes from.

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Choose where each eponym (a word made from a person’s name) comes from.

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Choose where each eponym (a word made from a person’s name) comes from.

The word “graham cracker” is an eponym. Where does it come from?

Sylvester Graham, who promoted the health fooda brand of floura Scottish city

The word “silhouette” is an eponym. Where does it come from?

a type of candlea Greek shadow mythÉtienne de Silhouette, a French official

The word “teddy bear” is an eponym. Where does it come from?

a type of soft fabricPresident Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelta British toymaker

The word “Ferris wheel” is an eponym. Where does it come from?

a kind of ironGeorge Ferris, who built the first onea French carnival

The word “pasteurize” is an eponym. Where does it come from?

an Italian cheesemakerLouis Pasteur, who developed the processa breed of cow

The word “nicotine” is an eponym. Where does it come from?

a Greek word for smokeJean Nicot, who brought tobacco to Francea Roman emperor

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The word “graham cracker” is an eponym. Where does it come from?

Sylvester Graham, who promoted the health food

The word “silhouette” is an eponym. Where does it come from?

Étienne de Silhouette, a French official

The word “teddy bear” is an eponym. Where does it come from?

President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt

The word “Ferris wheel” is an eponym. Where does it come from?

George Ferris, who built the first one

The word “pasteurize” is an eponym. Where does it come from?

Louis Pasteur, who developed the process

The word “nicotine” is an eponym. Where does it come from?

Jean Nicot, who brought tobacco to France

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Grade 6 Eponyms (words named after people) in Grade 6

Grade 6 English practice: Choose where each eponym (a word made from a person’s name) comes from.

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