Root Words and Spelling Exercises

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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, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

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What is the root word of 'exciting'?

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Excite

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an action or process, often used to form present participles.

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Choose the correctly spelled word: 'served' or 'servved'?

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served

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Choose the correctly spelled word: 'driping' or 'dripping'?

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dripping

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Choose the correctly spelled word: 'droped' or 'dropped'?

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dropped

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Choose the correctly spelled word: 'Changed' or 'changged'?

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Changed

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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 or grammatical function.

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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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What does the root word 'act' mean?

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The root word 'act' means to do or perform.