Root Words
Grade 3 · English Language Arts · Vocabulary and Word Study · Quebec, Canada
Lesson Summary
A root word is the base part of a word before any prefix or suffix is added.
Explanation
The root word is the simplest form of a word that still has meaning. In the word 'replay,' the root word is 'play.' In 'unhelpful,' the root word is 'help.' If you can find the root word, you can often figure out what the bigger word means. Sometimes a root word comes from another language like Latin or Greek, but many root words in English are words you already know.
Practice Questions
Q1: What is the root word of 'disagree'?
Answer: 'Agree.'
Q2: What is the root word of 'comfortable'?
Answer: 'Comfort.'
Q3: Why is knowing root words helpful?
Answer: It helps you figure out the meaning of bigger, unfamiliar words.
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Root Words is a lesson in the Vocabulary and Word Study chapter of Grade 3 English Language Arts. It is part of the Quebec, Canada school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
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Root Words is taught in Grade 3 as part of the English Language Arts curriculum in Quebec, Canada.
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