Problem Analysis:
The task involves understanding root words and their meanings to solve the given questions. Let's go through each question step by step.
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Question 1:
If "excite" means "stir up," then an excitable person is one who...
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Option A: can be stirred up
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Option B: was once stirred up
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Option C: can never be stirred up
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Option D: is not stirred up
#### Explanation:
The root word "excite" means "to stir up." An "excitable person" is someone who is easily stirred up or gets excited quickly. Therefore, the correct answer is:
Answer: A. can be stirred up
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Question 2:
The word "downward" contains the root word "down." The word downward means...
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Option A: toward the ground
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Option B: sideways
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Option C: in the air
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Option D: around
#### Explanation:
The root word "down" refers to a direction toward the ground. The word "downward" indicates movement or direction toward the ground. Therefore, the correct answer is:
Answer: A. toward the ground
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Question 3:
The root word "unpleasant" can mean "to get happiness from." Knowing this, tell you that an unpleasant memory is one you...
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Option A: want to memorize
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Option B: do not want to think about
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Option C: cannot remember
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Option D: love to think about
#### Explanation:
The root word "unpleasant" suggests something that does not bring happiness. Therefore, an "unpleasant memory" is one that you do not want to think about. The correct answer is:
Answer: B. do not want to think about
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Question 4:
Which word has the SAME root word as "replaced"?
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Option A: replay
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Option B: shoelace
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Option C: acted
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Option D: placement
#### Explanation:
The word "replaced" contains the root word "place," which means to put something in a particular position. Among the options:
- "Replay" contains the root "play."
- "Shoelace" contains the root "lace."
- "Acted" contains the root "act."
- "Placement" contains the root "place."
The word with the same root as "replaced" is "placement."
Answer: D. placement
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Question 5:
Which word has the SAME root word as "widened"?
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Option A: dented
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Option B: ended
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Option C: wider
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Option D: wisely
#### Explanation:
The word "widened" contains the root word "wide," which means broad or extensive. Among the options:
- "Dented" contains the root "dent."
- "Ended" contains the root "end."
- "Wider" contains the root "wide."
- "Wisely" contains the root "wise."
The word with the same root as "widened" is "wider."
Answer: C. wider
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Question 6:
The root word "suddenly" can mean "without warning" or "not expected." Suddenly means that something happens...
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Option A: loudly
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Option B: slowly
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Option C: quickly
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Option D: neatly
#### Explanation:
The root word "suddenly" implies that something happens unexpectedly or without warning. This aligns with the idea of happening "quickly." Therefore, the correct answer is:
Answer: C. quickly
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Final Answers:
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A. can be stirred up
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A. toward the ground
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B. do not want to think about
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D. placement
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C. wider
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C. quickly
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{A, A, B, D, C, C}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of root word worksheet 3rd grade.
