What is a root word?
Root Words and Spelling Exercises

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3rd Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the root word of 'exciting'?
Back
Excite
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?
Back
The suffix '-ing' indicates an action or process, often used to form present participles.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Choose the correctly spelled word: 'served' or 'servved'?
Back
served
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Choose the correctly spelled word: 'driping' or 'dripping'?
Back
dripping
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Choose the correctly spelled word: 'droped' or 'dropped'?
Back
dropped
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Choose the correctly spelled word: 'Changed' or 'changged'?
Back
Changed
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