Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes Study Guide

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Root word 'mare'

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Meaning: sea

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Example: marina

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A place where boats dock (related to the sea)

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Example: submarine

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A vessel that travels under the sea

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Root word 'scope'

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Meaning: to see

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Example: telescope

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An instrument to see distant objects, like stars

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Example: microscope

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A tool to see very small objects, like cells

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Example: kaleidoscope

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A tube with mirrors to see colorful patterns

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Root word 'phone'

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Meaning: sound

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Example: microphone

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A device that makes sounds louder

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Example: telephone

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A device to communicate sounds over a distance