Here is the step-by-step solution to the worksheet.
Step 1: Understand the Instructions
The worksheet asks you to look at a list of words. For each word, you need to identify the "Root Word" and write it in the second column.
* A
Prefix is a part added to the beginning of a word.
* A
Suffix is a part added to the end of a word.
* The
Root Word is the main part of the word that gives it its meaning.
Step 2: Analyze Each Word
1.
breathless:
* This word ends in "-less" (which means without).
* The main word is
breath.
2.
quickly:
* This word ends in "-ly" (which turns an adjective into an adverb).
* The main word is
quick.
3.
overlook:
* This word starts with "over-" (meaning above or across).
* The main word is
look.
4.
defrost:
* This word starts with "de-" (meaning to remove or reverse).
* The main word is
frost.
5.
wonderful:
* This word ends in "-ful" (which means full of).
* The main word is
wonder.
6.
comfortable:
* This word ends in "-able" (which means capable of or suitable for).
* The main word is
comfort.
7.
preheat:
* This word starts with "pre-" (meaning before).
* The main word is
heat.
8.
unkind:
* This word starts with "un-" (meaning not).
* The main word is
kind.
9.
submarine:
* This word starts with "sub-" (meaning under).
* The main word is
marine.
10.
undersea:
* This word starts with "under-" (meaning below).
* The main word is
sea.
Final Answer:
breathless: breath
quickly: quick
overlook: look
defrost: frost
wonderful: wonder
comfortable: comfort
preheat: heat
unkind: kind
submarine: marine
undersea: sea
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