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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

The base of the word attraction is

• at

• tract

• attract

• action

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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

• tion

• ment

• ing

• s

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

We discovered we both like green apples.

Which word has the same base word as discovered?

• overheard

• uncover

• disappeared

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word has the same base word as fearless.

• fearful

• hopeless

• tearful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the base word in "surging"?

• Surge

• Sur

• Urging

• Surging

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

What is the base word in the word: Premade

• made

• pre

• de

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What is the base word of ¨perishable¨?

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The student answered the teacher’s question.

Which word has the same base word as answered?

• answering

• questioning

• colored

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F