Exploring Word Roots
A Grade 3 ELA worksheet focused on understanding common word roots and their meanings to build vocabulary.
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Exploring Word Roots
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you understand how word roots give clues to the meaning of words.
Just like a tree has roots that help it grow, many words have a 'root' that gives them their basic meaning. If you know the meaning of a root word, it can help you understand new words!
Fill in the blank with the correct root word from the box below.
1. The root means 'to hear'. (Example: audio, audience)
2. The root means 'to see'. (Example: vision, visible)
3. The root means 'to carry'. (Example: transport, portable)
Read the word and choose the best meaning for the root word.
4. What does the root 'ped' mean in the word 'pedal'?
hand
foot
water
see
5. What does the root 'scrib' mean in the word 'scribble'?
draw
read
write
speak
6. The root 'bio' means life. How does knowing this help you understand the word 'biology'?
Match each root word on the left with a word that uses it on the right.
7. tele (far)
a. bicycle
8. uni (one)
b. telephone
9. bi (two)
c. unicycle
10. Write a short paragraph using at least three words that contain a root you learned today. Underline the root words in your paragraph.
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