Use Root Words as Meaning Clues - 3rd Grade Writing
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Choose the meaning of "disagree" using the root word "agree."
Choose the meaning of "disagree" using the root word "agree."
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Not agree. "Dis-" means "not," so disagree = not agree.
Not agree. "Dis-" means "not," so disagree = not agree.
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Choose the meaning of "careless" using the root word "care."
Choose the meaning of "careless" using the root word "care."
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Without care. "-less" means "without," so careless = without care.
Without care. "-less" means "without," so careless = without care.
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Choose the meaning of "helpful" using the root word "help."
Choose the meaning of "helpful" using the root word "help."
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Full of help; giving help. "-ful" means "full of," so helpful = full of help.
Full of help; giving help. "-ful" means "full of," so helpful = full of help.
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Identify the root word in "teacher."
Identify the root word in "teacher."
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teach. "-er" is a suffix meaning "one who" added to the root.
teach. "-er" is a suffix meaning "one who" added to the root.
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Choose the meaning of "preview" using the root word "view."
Choose the meaning of "preview" using the root word "view."
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View before. "Pre-" means "before," so preview = view before.
View before. "Pre-" means "before," so preview = view before.
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Choose the meaning of "rewrite" using the root word "write."
Choose the meaning of "rewrite" using the root word "write."
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Write again. "Re-" means "again," so rewrite = write again.
Write again. "Re-" means "again," so rewrite = write again.
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Choose the meaning of "unknown" using the root word "known."
Choose the meaning of "unknown" using the root word "known."
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Not known. "Un-" means "not," so unknown = not known.
Not known. "Un-" means "not," so unknown = not known.
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Identify the root word in the word "replay."
Identify the root word in the word "replay."
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play. "Re-" is a prefix meaning "again" added to the root.
play. "Re-" is a prefix meaning "again" added to the root.
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Identify the root word in the word "unhappy."
Identify the root word in the word "unhappy."
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happy. "Un-" is a prefix added to the root "happy."
happy. "Un-" is a prefix added to the root "happy."
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What is the best strategy for using a known root to understand an unknown word?
What is the best strategy for using a known root to understand an unknown word?
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Find the root, recall its meaning, then connect it to the new word. This three-step process helps decode unfamiliar words systematically.
Find the root, recall its meaning, then connect it to the new word. This three-step process helps decode unfamiliar words systematically.
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What is a root word in a longer word?
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.
A base word part that carries the main meaning. Root words contain core meanings that help decode related words.
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What should you do if the root gives only part of the meaning of the whole word?
What should you do if the root gives only part of the meaning of the whole word?
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Use the root plus the prefix or suffix to refine the meaning. Prefixes and suffixes modify the root's core meaning.
Use the root plus the prefix or suffix to refine the meaning. Prefixes and suffixes modify the root's core meaning.
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Choose the meaning of "recycle" using the root word "cycle."
Choose the meaning of "recycle" using the root word "cycle."
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Use again by putting into a new cycle. "Re-" means "again," so recycle = put into a cycle again.
Use again by putting into a new cycle. "Re-" means "again," so recycle = put into a cycle again.
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Identify the root word in "bicycle."
Identify the root word in "bicycle."
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cycle. "Bi-" means "two," referring to two wheels.
cycle. "Bi-" means "two," referring to two wheels.
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Choose the meaning of "import" using the root word "port" (carry).
Choose the meaning of "import" using the root word "port" (carry).
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Bring in; carry in. "Im-" means "in," so import = carry in.
Bring in; carry in. "Im-" means "in," so import = carry in.
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