Exploring Base Words for 5th Graders

What is the base word in the word 'unhappiness'?

• sadness

• happy

• content

• joyful

Choose the synonym for 'happy': joyful, sad, angry.

• frustrated

• discontent

• miserable

• joyful

What is the antonym of 'light'?

• soft

• heavy

• bright

• feather

Use the word 'playful' in a sentence.

• The playful puppy chased its tail around the yard.

• The playful rain fell softly on the roof.

• She wore a playful dress to the party.

• The playful cat slept on the windowsill.

What does the prefix 're-' mean in the word 'redo'?

• never

• once

• before

• again or back

Identify the base word in 'disagree'.

• agree

• agreement

• agreeable

• disagree

Which word means the opposite of 'strong'?

• powerful

• sturdy

• weak

• robust

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ful' in 'beautiful'?

• The suffix '-ful' means 'less than'.

• The suffix '-ful' means 'without'.

• The suffix '-ful' means 'related to'.

• The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'.

Create a sentence using the word 'careless'.

• Her careless attitude impressed everyone.

• His careless driving led to a minor accident.

• He was careless with his homework.

• They were careless about their health.

What is the base word in 'happiness'?

• contentment

• happy

• joyful

• sadness