Root Words 2nd grade

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the basic part of a word that gives it meaning. It can have prefixes or suffixes added to it.

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What is the root word in 'happiness'?

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The root word is 'happy'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'. For example, 'unhappy' means 'not happy'.

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What is the root word in 'replay'?

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The root word is 'play'.

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

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The word is 'care'.

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What is the root word in 'undone'?

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The root word is 'done'.

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What does the suffix '-er' mean?

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The suffix '-er' means 'one who does something'. For example, 'teacher' means 'one who teaches'.

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

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The word is 'lock'.

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What is the root word in 'timing'?

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The root word is 'time'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again'. For example, 'rewrite' means 'to write again'.