Root Word Clues worksheet for educational use.

I'll work through each word to identify the root word and its meaning.

Step-by-step analysis:

1. jewelry - The root is "jewel" (a precious stone or ornament). The suffix "-ry" is added.
- Root: jewel
- Meaning: a precious stone or valuable ornament

2. unlikable - The root is "like" (to find pleasant or agreeable). Prefix "un-" means not, suffix "-able" means capable of.
- Root: like
- Meaning: to find pleasant or agreeable

3. description - The root is "describe" (to tell about something). The suffix "-tion" turns it into a noun.
- Root: describe
- Meaning: to tell about or explain something

4. reaction - The root is "react" (to respond to something). The suffix "-ion" makes it a noun.
- Root: react
- Meaning: to respond or act in return

5. wonderment - The root is "wonder" (to be curious or amazed). The suffix "-ment" makes it a noun.
- Root: wonder
- Meaning: to be curious or feel amazement

6. government - The root is "govern" (to rule or control). The suffix "-ment" makes it a noun.
- Root: govern
- Meaning: to rule, control, or direct

7. courageous - The root is "courage" (bravery). The suffix "-ous" means full of.
- Root: courage
- Meaning: bravery or strength in facing danger

8. terrify - The root is "terror" (extreme fear). The suffix "-fy" means to make.
- Root: terror
- Meaning: extreme fear

9. sincerity - The root is "sincere" (honest and genuine). The suffix "-ity" makes it a noun.
- Root: sincere
- Meaning: honest, genuine, without pretense

10. development - The root is "develop" (to grow or create). The suffix "-ment" makes it a noun.
- Root: develop
- Meaning: to grow, progress, or bring into existence

Final Answer:

1. jewelry - Root: jewel - Meaning: a precious stone or valuable ornament

2. unlikable - Root: like - Meaning: to find pleasant or agreeable

3. description - Root: describe - Meaning: to tell about or explain something

4. reaction - Root: react - Meaning: to respond or act in return

5. wonderment - Root: wonder - Meaning: to be curious or feel amazement

6. government - Root: govern - Meaning: to rule, control, or direct

7. courageous - Root: courage - Meaning: bravery or strength in facing danger

8. terrify - Root: terror - Meaning: extreme fear

9. sincerity - Root: sincere - Meaning: honest, genuine, without pretense

10. development - Root: develop - Meaning: to grow, progress, or bring into existence