Root Words

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What does the root word 'MAN' mean?

Back

hand

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What does the root word 'PORT' mean?

Back

to carry

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What does the root word 'JECT' mean?

Back

to throw

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What does the root word 'AUD' mean?

Back

to hear

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What does the root word 'SCOPE' mean?

Back

to look

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that gives it meaning.

Front

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

Back

manual (related to hands)

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

Back

transport (to carry across)

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

Back

eject (to throw out)

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

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audible (able to be heard)