Root Words: duce, flect, form

What is the meaning of the root word 'duce'?

• to build

• to cook

• to lead or to bring

• to follow

Give an example of a word that contains the root 'duce' and explain its meaning.

• abduce

• introduce

• reproduce

• deduce

Explain the meaning of the root word 'flect'.

• to twist

• to straighten

• to bend or to curve

• to expand

Provide a word that contains the root 'flect' and explain its meaning.

• flectionary

• inflection

• reflection

• deflect

What does the root word 'form' mean?

• taste

• sound

• shape or structure

• color

Can you think of a word that includes the root 'form' and explain its meaning?

• uniform

• deform

• inform

• reform

How are the meanings of the roots 'duce' and 'flect' similar?

• Both roots 'duce' and 'flect' are related to the idea of sleeping.

• Both roots 'duce' and 'flect' are related to the idea of leading or guiding.

• Both roots 'duce' and 'flect' are related to the idea of cooking.

• Both roots 'duce' and 'flect' are related to the idea of building.

In what ways are the meanings of the roots 'flect' and 'form' different?

• Bending or turning vs. color or shade

• Bending or turning vs. smell or fragrance

• Bending or turning vs. taste or flavor

• Bending or turning vs. shape or structure

Create a sentence using a word that contains the root 'duce'.

• abduce

• deduce

• introduce

• produce

Compose a sentence using a word that includes the root 'form'.

• The artist will create a new art form for the exhibition.

• The artist will create a new form of potato for the recipe.

• The flect of the building is very impressive.

• I need to form the duce of the document before submitting it.