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Root Words

The document explains root words, prefixes, and suffixes, providing definitions and examples for each. It discusses Greek and Latin roots, illustrating how they form the basis of new words. Additionally, it includes exercises for identifying root words, prefixes, and suffixes in various examples.

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Root Words

The document explains root words, prefixes, and suffixes, providing definitions and examples for each. It discusses Greek and Latin roots, illustrating how they form the basis of new words. Additionally, it includes exercises for identifying root words, prefixes, and suffixes in various examples.

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Prefixes, Suffixes,

Root Words and


Greek & Latin Roots
What is
a root
word?
A root word
forms the
basis of a
new word
and is a
word by
Example :
With the root
word: happy
You can make
these words…
unhappy
happiness
happily
Example :
With the root
word: joy
You can make
these words…
enjoy
joyful
joyous
Example :
With the root
word: like
You can make
these words…
dislike
likeable
unlikely
What is a
Greek or
Latin
root?
A Greek or
Latin root
forms the basis
of a new word,
but is not
usually a word
by itself.
Example :
The Latin root
fract
means
to break
With the Latin
root: fract
you can make
these words…
fracture
fraction
refract
Example :
The Latin root
voc
means
voice; to call
With the Latin
root: voc
you can make
these words…
advocate
vocal
convocatio
n
Example :
The Greek root
dyna
means
power
With the Greek
root: dyna
you can make
these words…
dynamite
dynamic
dynasty
Example :
The Greek root
tele
means
far off
With the Greek
root: tele
you can make
these words…
television
telephone
telescopic
What is
a
prefix?
A prefix is a
letter or letters
added to the
beginning of a
root or a root
word to change
its meaning.
Example :
With the prefix:
un
You can make
these words…
unfortunate
unafraid
untie
undone
Example :
With the prefix:
re
You can make
these words…
redo
retry
rewrite
replay
What is a
suffix?
A suffix is a
letter or letters
added to the
end of a root or
root word to
change its
meaning.
Example :
With the suffix:
ful
You can make
these words…
wonderful
beautiful
successful
cheerful
Example :
With the suffix:
ly
You can make
these words…
nightly
strangely
absolutely
usually
Let’s
brainstorm
some
words!
Underline the root word in
the following words.

disappear autograph

powerless fruitful

actually busier
Underline the root word in
the following words.

disappear autograph

powerless fruitful

actually bus(+y) ier


Circle the prefix or suffix in
each word.

thoughtful weightless

interestin learner
gly

higher
Circle the prefix or suffix in
each word.

thoughtful weightless

interestin learner
gly

higher
Which word is the odd
one out? Explain your
answer.
untie unable

understand unlock
Which word is the odd
one out? Explain your
answer.
untie unable

understand unlock

Answer: ‘understand’ because the other


three words add the prefix ‘un-’ to make
the opposite meaning of each root word.
Thank you!

See you next class!

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