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Worksheets2018-2019, 5th ELA/SS Roots, Week 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are the meanings of the root "in"?
not
heat
very
with
What are the meanings of the root "ad"?
to
towards
not
star
What is the meaning of the root "ab"?
from
to
one
away
Where did English come from?
Native Americans
It is a mix of a lot of other languages.
The American Patriots invented it when they broke away from England.
We make it up as we go along.
What are "roots" in language?
things that help plants and animals get water
the smallest units of letters that contain meaning
where your family ancestors came from
a delicious snack made of raisins and milk duds
Why do you need to know roots?
I don't.
They give clues to understanding lots of vocabulary words.
So I can become a famous doctor one day.
To understand the spells in Harry Potter.
"Infamous" means very famous. Pick another word where "in" means very.
indecisive
incorrect
inedible
inflame
"Indestructible" means it cannot be destroyed. Pick another word where "in" means not.
ingenious
infamous
inexpensive
inflame
When companies "advertise" their products, they are trying to...
make a lot of money
turn your attention towards something
keep you away from things that could harm you
make you very uninterested
If someone says they "abhor" you it means:
they really like you
they want to get away from you
they want to borrow your homework
they want to eat fried ice cream
