To find the root word, we look at each word and remove any prefixes (parts added to the beginning) or suffixes (parts added to the end). The part that remains is the base or root word.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown for each word:
1.
Unlock: Remove the prefix "un-". The root is
lock.
2.
lock: This word has no extra parts. The root is
lock.
3.
Distrust: Remove the prefix "dis-". The root is
trust.
4.
Remix: Remove the prefix "re-". The root is
mix.
5.
Unhook: Remove the prefix "un-". The root is
hook.
6.
Movement: Remove the suffix "-ment". The root is
move.
7.
Fashionable: Remove the suffix "-able". The root is
fashion.
8.
Likely: Remove the suffix "-ly". The root is
like.
9.
Joyful: Remove the suffix "-ful". The root is
joy.
10.
Reflection: Remove the suffix "-ion". Note that the 'c' changes back to 'ct' in the root. The root is
reflect.
11.
Rewrite: Remove the prefix "re-". The root is
write.
12.
Write: This word has no extra parts. The root is
write.
13.
Disclose: Remove the prefix "dis-". The root is
close.
Final Answer:
lock
lock
trust
mix
hook
move
fashion
like
joy
reflect
write
write
close
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of base words worksheet.