π Topic Summary
Root words are the basic building blocks of words. They carry the main meaning. Prefixes are added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning, and suffixes are added to the end to change its meaning.
Understanding root words, prefixes, and suffixes can help you decode unfamiliar words and expand your vocabulary! It's like having a secret code to understand language.
π§ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term to its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Prefix |
A. The basic part of a word |
| 2. Suffix |
B. Added to the end of a word |
| 3. Root Word |
C. To write again |
| 4. Re-write |
D. Added to the beginning of a word |
| 5. Unbreakable |
E. Not able to be broken |
π Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using words from the word bank: prefix, suffix, root word, un-, -able
A _______ is added to the beginning of a _______ to change its meaning. For example, adding the _______ "_______" to the word "breakable" creates "_______," which means not breakable. A _______ is added to the end of the root word.
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Think of a time you encountered a new word and were able to figure out its meaning by breaking it down into its root word, prefix, and/or suffix. Describe the word and how you were able to understand it.