Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes

What is a "root" word?

• Holds the most basic meaning of any word

• The beginning of a word

• The end of a word

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.4

Where do most roots in the English language come from? (check the TWO that apply)

• Latin

• Greek

• Spanish

• Japanese

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

What effect does adding the prefix "un-" have on a word?

• It strengthens the root word's meaning.

• It changes the root word's meaning to its opposite.

• It makes the word sound funny.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

In the word "deconstructionist," what is the prefix?

• de

• con

• struct

• tion

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What can you infer about the prefix "pre-?"

• It means "after".

• It means "before".

• It means "toward".

• It means "away from".

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

If the suffix "-phobia" means "fear of," what can you infer about the word "hydrophobia?"

• It refers to a fear of fire hydrants.

• It refers to a fear of small spaces.

• It refers to a fear of spiders.

• It refers to a fear of water.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What is the root word of "unhelpful"?

• un

• helpful

• ful

• help

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What does the suffix "graph" mean?

• work

• pen

• math

• to draw or write

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RI.3.4

A suffix can be found at the ________ of a word.

• beginning

• middle

• end

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

A prefix is found at the ________ of a word.

• beginning

• middle

• end

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CCSS.RF.3.3A