Words With the Same Base

What is a root word?

• the base part of a word that can stand alone

• a group of letters added to the end of a word

• a group of letters placed placed before the root of a word

• how you make a word plural

The base of the word attraction is

• at

• tract

• attract

• action

The base word develop can be changed from a verb to a noun by adding the ending...

• tion

• ment

• ing

• s

A unit of meaning that can stand alone as a whole word; a prefix, suffix, or both can be attached to build a new word

• base word

• suffix

• prefix

• antonym

We discovered we both like green apples.

Which word has the same base word as discovered?

• overheard

• uncover

• disappeared

Which word has the same base word as fearless.

• fearful

• hopeless

• tearful

What is the base word in "surging"?

• Surge

• Sur

• Urging

• Surging

What is the base word in the word: Premade

• made

• pre

• de

What is the base word of ¨perishable¨?

The student answered the teacher’s question.

Which word has the same base word as answered?

• answering

• questioning

• colored