Vocabulary and Word Study
Grade 3 English Language Arts · Massachusetts, USA
Expand vocabulary using roots, prefixes, and context.
Lessons
Prefixes and Suffixes
A prefix is added to the beginning of a word and a suffix is added to the end. Both change the word's meaning.
Root Words
A root word is the base part of a word before any prefix or suffix is added.
Context Clues
Context clues are hints in the surrounding words or sentences that help you figure out an unknown word.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms are words that mean the same or nearly the same thing. Antonyms are words that mean the opposite.
Figurative Language
Figurative language uses words in creative ways that do not mean exactly what they say.
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Yes, Vocabulary and Word Study is part of the official Grade 3 English Language Arts curriculum in Massachusetts, USA.