Problem Description:
The task is to fill in a table that identifies the
root word and the
suffix for each given word. The suffixes provided are `-s`, `-es`, `-ing`, and `-ed`. The goal is to break down each word into its root form and the suffix added to it.
Given Words:
1. bells
2. worked
3. trees
4. looking
5. mixed
6. boxes
Solution Approach:
1.
Identify the Suffix: Look at the ending of each word and determine which suffix (`-s`, `-es`, `-ing`, or `-ed`) is present.
2.
Extract the Root Word: Remove the suffix from the word to find the root word.
3.
Fill in the Table: Write the suffix and the root word in the appropriate columns.
Step-by-Step Solution:
#### 1.
bells
-
Suffix: The word ends with `-s`.
-
Root Word: Remove `-s` from "bells" → "bell".
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Table Entry:
- Suffix: `-s`
- Root Word: `bell`
#### 2.
worked
-
Suffix: The word ends with `-ed`.
-
Root Word: Remove `-ed` from "worked" → "work".
-
Table Entry:
- Suffix: `-ed`
- Root Word: `work`
#### 3.
trees
-
Suffix: The word ends with `-es`.
-
Root Word: Remove `-es` from "trees" → "tree".
-
Table Entry:
- Suffix: `-es`
- Root Word: `tree`
#### 4.
looking
-
Suffix: The word ends with `-ing`.
-
Root Word: Remove `-ing` from "looking" → "look".
-
Table Entry:
- Suffix: `-ing`
- Root Word: `look`
#### 5.
mixed
-
Suffix: The word ends with `-ed`.
-
Root Word: Remove `-ed` from "mixed" → "mix".
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Table Entry:
- Suffix: `-ed`
- Root Word: `mix`
#### 6.
boxes
-
Suffix: The word ends with `-es`.
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Root Word: Remove `-es` from "boxes" → "box".
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Table Entry:
- Suffix: `-es`
- Root Word: `box`
Final Answer:
Here is the completed table:
| Word | Suffix | Root Word |
|---------|--------|-----------|
| bells | `-s` | bell |
| worked | `-ed` | work |
| trees | `-es` | tree |
| looking | `-ing` | look |
| mixed | `-ed` | mix |
| boxes | `-es` | box |
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Word} & \text{Suffix} & \text{Root Word} \\
\hline
\text{bells} & \text{-s} & \text{bell} \\
\text{worked} & \text{-ed} & \text{work} \\
\text{trees} & \text{-es} & \text{tree} \\
\text{looking} & \text{-ing} & \text{look} \\
\text{mixed} & \text{-ed} & \text{mix} \\
\text{boxes} & \text{-es} & \text{box} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prefix and root word worksheet.
