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What is a root word?

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A root word is the basic part of a word that gives it meaning. It can have prefixes or suffixes added to it.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the root word in 'happy'?

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The root word is 'hap', which means luck or fortune.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

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What is the root word in 'unhappiness'?

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The root word is 'happy'.

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

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What is the root word in 'running'?

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The root word is 'run'.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the root word in 'baker'?

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The root word is 'bake'.

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What is the root word in 'singer'?

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The root word is 'sing'.

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

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What is the root word in 'playful'?

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The root word is 'play'.

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What is the root word in 'careful'?

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The root word is 'care'.

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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Which word has the same root as 'talking'?

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The word 'talked' has the same root.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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Which word has the same root as 'wants'?

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The word 'wanted' has the same root.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F