The definition of "root word" is:
Root Word 1/17

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English
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5th Grade
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Nicole Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A word that is comes from another word,
The main part of a word without a prefix or a suffix.
A word that is the opposite of a prefix.
A word that is used at the beginning of a sentence.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the root word "spec"?
To search
To hear
To taste
To examine or inspect
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the root word "vent"?
to leave
to come
to see
to buy
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the root word "struct?"
To build
To take down
To look or examine
To shout out
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the root word "claim" and "clam?"
to lead
to believe
the shape
to shout out, or cry out
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word "tract?"
to throw
to plant
to build
to drag or pull
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the root word "duc?"
to shape
to lead
to throw
to believe
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