Exploring Root Words
A Grade 4 ELA worksheet focusing on understanding and identifying root words and their meanings to build vocabulary.
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Exploring Root Words
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A root word is a basic word part that carries the main meaning of a word. Other parts, like prefixes and suffixes, can be added to root words to change their meaning.
Underline the root word in each of the following words.
1. unhappy: un py
2. reread: re d
3. quickly: ly
4. impossible: im ible
5. friendship: ship
Draw a line to match each root word on the left to its meaning on the right.
1. port
a. write
2. aud
b. carry
3. script
c. see
4. vis
d. hear
Circle the letter of the correct root word for each definition.
1. What is the root word that means 'earth'?
aqua
geo
bio
tele
2. Which root word means 'water'?
therm
graph
aqua
meter
Use the root word 'ject' (meaning 'throw') to create two different words. Then, write a sentence using each of your new words.
1. New Word 1:
2. New Word 2:
Use the root words from the bank to complete the sentences below. Each root word will be used once.
1. The word 'bicycle' has the root word , meaning 'wheel'.
2. An graph is a signature written by oneself.
3. synthesis is the process plants use to make food using light.
4. The word 'telephone' has the root word , meaning 'sound'.