Word Finding Strategies Worksheet
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet focusing on various word finding strategies, including context clues, prefixes, suffixes, and root words.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the word finding strategies you have learned to help you.
Using Context Clues
Read each sentence. Use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. Write your answer on the line provided.
1. The ancient manuscript was so old that its pages were brittle and would crumble if touched too roughly. Brittle means .
2. The detective had to scrutinize every detail of the crime scene to find any clues. Scrutinize means .
3. Her benevolent smile made everyone feel welcome and at ease. Benevolent means .
Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes
Complete each sentence by adding the correct prefix or suffix to the word in parentheses.
1. The student felt (happy) after failing the test.
2. She is a very (care) person, always looking out for others.
3. The magician’s trick was truly (believe).
Identifying Root Words
Choose the best definition for the underlined root word.
1. What does the root word 'bio' mean in the word 'biology'?
Earth
Life
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2. What does the root word 'aud' mean in the word 'audible'?
See
Touch
Hear
Speak
Applying Word Finding Strategies
Read the following paragraph. Identify three words you might not know and explain how you would use word finding strategies to determine their meaning. You may use context clues, prefixes, suffixes, or root words.
The intrepid explorer ventured into the uncharted jungle. He encountered various indigenous flora and fauna, many of which were endemic to the region. Despite the arduous journey, his paramount goal was to discover new species.
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