Unlocking the Secrets of English Vocabulary

What is a root word?

• A word that cannot be broken down into smaller parts

• The basic part of a word from which other words are formed

• The most important word in a sentence

• A new word created from two existing words

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What does the root 'dent' mean?

• Tooth

• Write

• Light

• Study

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What is an affix?

• A prefix or suffix added to a root word to change its meaning

• The main verb in a sentence

• A standalone word with clear meaning

• A type of root word

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CCSS.L.7.4B

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What is the meaning of 'photograph' based on its roots?

• Picture book

• Image capture

• Writing with light

• Light drawing

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

What does the prefix 'para-' mean?

• Against

• Alongside

• Before

• Beyond

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How can understanding roots and affixes help in vocabulary?

• By increasing reading speed

• By aiding in the understanding of word meanings

• By helping to pronounce words correctly

• By making it easier to spell words

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What role do suffixes play in word formation?

• They form the plural of nouns

• They are used to form adjectives

• They change the tense of verbs

• They convey meanings like 'the study of'

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F