Root Words/ Base Words

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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 for 'washes'?

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wash

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CCSS.RF.1.3F

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

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What is the root word for 'brushes'?

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brush

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CCSS.RF.1.3F

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

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What is the root word for 'falls'?

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fall

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CCSS.RF.1.3F

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

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What is the root word for 'talking'?

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talk

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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Which word has the same root word as 'washes'?

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washing

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CCSS.RF.1.3F

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.L.1.4B

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

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What is the root word for 'running'?

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run

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CCSS.RF.1.3F

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

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What is the root word for 'happily'?

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happy

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B