Root Words 2nd grade

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning and can have prefixes or suffixes added to it.

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Identify the root word in 'timer'.

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time

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Identify the root word in 'undone'.

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done

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Identify the root word in 'preheated'.

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heat

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Identify the root word in 'retake'.

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take

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Find a word with the same root as 'unlocked'.

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locking

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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What is the purpose of a suffix?

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A suffix is added to the end of a root word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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Give an example of a word with the root 'act'.

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action.