Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes

What is a root word?

• The last part of a word

• The most basic form of a word from which other words are derived.

• A word that has multiple meanings

• A word that is spelled the same forwards and backwards

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Give an example of a root word.

• jump

• run

• play

• swim

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CCSS.L.1.5A

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What is a prefix?

• A prefix is a word part added to the end of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

• A prefix is a type of punctuation mark used at the beginning of a sentence.

• A prefix is a musical instrument played by blowing into it.

• A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

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Give an example of a prefix.

• re-

• in-

• dis-

• un-

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CCSS.L.3.4B

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What is a suffix?

• A suffix is a word part that is added to the beginning of a base word to change its meaning or function.

• A suffix is a word part that is added to the middle of a base word to change its meaning or function.

• A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a base word to change its meaning or function.

• A suffix is a word part that is added to a base word to make it longer without changing its meaning or function.

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Give an example of a suffix.

• s

• ly

• ed

• ing

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CCSS.L.3.4B

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What is the purpose of using prefixes and suffixes in words?

• To change the meaning of words or create new words.

• To make words rhyme

• To make words longer

• To make words shorter

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CCSS.L.3.4B

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What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

• A prefix is added to the end of a word, while a suffix is added to the beginning of a word.

• A prefix and a suffix are the same thing.

• A prefix is a type of suffix.

• A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end of a word.

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Can a word have both a prefix and a suffix?

• Sometimes

• Yes

• No

• Only in certain languages

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How can knowing roots, prefixes, and suffixes help in understanding the meaning of unfamiliar words?

• Knowing roots, prefixes, and suffixes has no impact on understanding the meaning of unfamiliar words.

• Knowing roots, prefixes, and suffixes can confuse the meaning of unfamiliar words.

• By breaking down a word into its constituent parts, we can often infer the meaning of the word based on the meanings of its roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

• Knowing roots, prefixes, and suffixes is only helpful for understanding familiar words.

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