Prefixes & Roots Mini Lesson

What do prefixes and suffixes do to a word?

• Change its spelling

• Change its meaning

• Make it longer

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Why is it important to know root words?

• To understand the meaning of words

• To spell words correctly

• Both to spell and understand meanings

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the root 'bi-' mean?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does 'bicycle' mean based on its root words?

• One wheel

• Three wheels

• Two wheels

• Four wheels

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the root 'inter-' mean?

• Between

• Inside

• Beyond

• Before

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does 'international' mean?

• Before nations

• Within a nation

• Beyond nations

• Between nations

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What would you call a person who plays the guitar?

• Guitar player

• Guitarer

• Guitarian

• Guitarist

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does '-ist' at the end of a word indicate?

• A place

• A thing

• A person who does something

• A time period

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does 'dentist' mean based on its root?

• A person who works with feet

• A person who works with hands

• A person who plays instruments

• A person who cares for teeth

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is encouraged at the end of the video?

• To memorize all root words

• To only focus on prefixes and suffixes

• To practice common root words

• To ignore learning root words

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A