Root Words

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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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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the root word in 'timer'?

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time

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

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What is the root word in 'reading'?

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read

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

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What is the root word in 'uncooked'?

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cook

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

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What is the root word in 'preheated'?

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heat

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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

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reading

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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

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unlock

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the root word in 'happiness'?

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happy

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A