Task Explanation:
The task is to identify the
root word for each given word. A root word is the base form of a word from which other words are derived by adding prefixes or suffixes. The goal is to strip away any affixes (prefixes or suffixes) to find the core, unaltered part of the word.
Solution:
Let's analyze each word and determine its root word:
1.
sleepy
- The suffix "-y" is added to "sleep" to form "sleepy."
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Root Word: sleep
2.
worked
- The suffix "-ed" is added to "work" to form "worked."
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Root Word: work
3.
dishes
- The suffix "-es" is added to "dish" to form "dishes."
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Root Word: dish
4.
unhappy
- The prefix "un-" is added to "happy" to form "unhappy."
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Root Word: happy
5.
speedy
- The suffix "-y" is added to "speed" to form "speedy."
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Root Word: speed
6.
rewrite
- The prefix "re-" is added to "write" to form "rewrite."
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Root Word: write
7.
jumped
- The suffix "-ed" is added to "jump" to form "jumped."
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Root Word: jump
8.
reads
- The suffix "-s" is added to "read" to form "reads."
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Root Word: read
9.
remix
- The prefix "re-" is added to "mix" to form "remix."
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Root Word: mix
10.
sporty
- The suffix "-y" is added to "sport" to form "sporty."
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Root Word: sport
Final Answer:
| Words | Root Words |
|------------|------------|
| 1. sleepy | sleep |
| 2. worked | work |
| 3. dishes | dish |
| 4. unhappy | happy |
| 5. speedy | speed |
| 6. rewrite | write |
| 7. jumped | jump |
| 8. reads | read |
| 9. remix | mix |
| 10. sporty | sport |
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{sleep} \\
2. & \text{work} \\
3. & \text{dish} \\
4. & \text{happy} \\
5. & \text{speed} \\
6. & \text{write} \\
7. & \text{jump} \\
8. & \text{read} \\
9. & \text{mix} \\
10. & \text{sport} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of root word worksheet 2nd grade.
