Problem Overview:
The task involves analyzing the meanings of prefixes, suffixes, and root words to form new words. The goal is to fill in the blanks for each word by identifying the appropriate prefix, suffix, or root word based on its meaning.
Step-by-Step Solution:
#### 1.
Retractable
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Word: retractable
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Prefix: re-
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Root Word: tract
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Suffix: -able
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Meaning:
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re-: again, back (indicates returning or reversing an action).
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tract: pull, draw.
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-able: capable of being (indicates ability or possibility).
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Definition: Able to be pulled back or drawn in.
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Submitting
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Word: submitting
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Prefix: sub-
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Root Word: mit
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Suffix: -ing
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Meaning:
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sub-: under, below (indicates a lower position or submission).
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mit: send, put.
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-ing: present participle (indicates ongoing action).
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Definition: The act of putting something under or presenting it for approval.
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Multiplying
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Word: multiplying
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Prefix: multi-
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Root Word: ply
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Suffix: -ing
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Meaning:
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multi-: many (indicates multiple or numerous).
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ply: fold, layer, apply.
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-ing: present participle (indicates ongoing action).
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Definition: The act of increasing or making something greater in number or quantity.
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Extraction
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Word: extraction
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Prefix: ex-
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Root Word: tract
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Suffix: -ion
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Meaning:
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ex-: out, away from (indicates removal or separation).
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tract: pull, draw.
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-ion: noun-forming suffix (forms a noun indicating the result of an action).
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Definition: The process of pulling something out or removing it.
Final Answers:
1.
Retractable
- Prefix:
re-
- Root Word:
tract
- Suffix:
-able
- Definition:
Able to be pulled back or drawn in.
2.
Submitting
- Prefix:
sub-
- Root Word:
mit
- Suffix:
-ing
- Definition:
The act of putting something under or presenting it for approval.
3.
Multiplying
- Prefix:
multi-
- Root Word:
ply
- Suffix:
-ing
- Definition:
The act of increasing or making something greater in number or quantity.
4.
Extraction
- Prefix:
ex-
- Root Word:
tract
- Suffix:
-ion
- Definition:
The process of pulling something out or removing it.
Additional Definitions:
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Revolutionary: Pertaining to a revolution (a significant change or upheaval).
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Malfunction: A failure to function properly.
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Reproduction: The process of producing offspring or copies.
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Destroyer: Something that causes destruction.
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Inaudible: Unable to be heard.
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Biannual: Occurring twice a year.
Final Answer Box:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{retractable: } \text{re-}, \text{tract}, \text{-able} \\
2. \text{submitting: } \text{sub-}, \text{mit}, \text{-ing} \\
3. \text{multiplying: } \text{multi-}, \text{ply}, \text{-ing} \\
4. \text{extraction: } \text{ex-}, \text{tract}, \text{-ion} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of root word and affixes worksheet.
