Root Words

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What is the base/root word of 'governor'?

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govern

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does 'astronomer' mean?

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A person who studies stars, planets, and other objects in outer space.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the meaning of 'biological'?

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A blood relationship, especially as to parents and children.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is the base/root word of 'unusual'?

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usual

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does 'astronaut' mean?

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A person who travels in outer space in a spacecraft.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is a root word?

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A basic word from which other words can be formed by adding prefixes or suffixes.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the base/root word of 'replay'?

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play

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does 'biome' refer to?

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A large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

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What is the base/root word of 'disagree'?

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agree

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does 'geologist' mean?

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A person who studies the Earth, its substances, shapes, processes, and history.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A