Root Words Exploration
Explore common root words and how they help us understand new words in English.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you understand root words and how they build new words.
A root word is a basic word that can be changed by adding prefixes (at the beginning) or suffixes (at the end) to make new words. Knowing root words helps you guess the meaning of new words!
Underline the root word in each of the following words.
1. unhappy: un y
2. readable: able
3. bicycle: bi
4. preview: pre
Match each root word on the left with its meaning on the right.
1. aud
a. see
2. vis
b. hear
3. port
c. earth
4. terr
d. carry
1. The root word 'struct' means to build. Write two words that use the root word 'struct'.
2. The root word 'rupt' means to break. Write two words that use the root word 'rupt'.
1. What does the word 'transport' mean, knowing that 'port' means to carry?
to look at something
to carry across
to break apart
to hear a sound
2. What does the word 'audible' mean, knowing that 'aud' means to hear?
able to be seen
able to be carried
able to be heard
able to be broken
Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) using at least three words that contain a root word you learned today. Underline the root words in your paragraph.