Use Root Words as Meaning Clues
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QUESTION
Identify the root word shared by "company" and "companion."
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What is the best first step to use a known root to understand an unknown word?
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What is a root word in a longer word?
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A base word part that carries the main meaning. Root words contain core meanings that help decode related words.
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