Let's solve the task step by step.
Objective:
Write the
root word (or base word) for each given word on the line.
A
root word is the core part of a word that carries the main meaning. Prefixes and suffixes are added to root words to form new words. For example, in "unhappy," the root word is "happy."
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Now, let's analyze each word:
1.
Unlock
- "Un-" is a prefix meaning "not" or "reverse."
- The root word is
lock.
✔ Root:
lock
2.
Rewrite
- "Re-" means "again."
- The root word is
write.
✔ Root:
write
3.
Distrust
- "Dis-" means "not" or "opposite."
- The root word is
trust.
✔ Root:
trust
4.
Remix
- "Re-" means "again."
- The root word is
mix.
✔ Root:
mix
5.
Unhook
- "Un-" means "reverse" or "remove."
- The root word is
hook.
✔ Root:
hook
6.
Disclose
- "Dis-" means "apart" or "away from."
- The root word is
close.
✔ Root:
close
7.
Movement
- "Move" is the base action.
- "ment" is a suffix indicating a noun (state or process).
✔ Root:
move
8.
Fashionable
- "Fashion" is the root.
- "-able" is a suffix meaning "capable of."
✔ Root:
fashion
9.
Likely
- "Like" is the root.
- "-ly" is a suffix forming adverbs.
✔ Root:
like
10.
Joyful
- "Joy" is the root.
- "-ful" means "full of."
✔ Root:
joy
11.
Reflection
- "Reflect" is the root verb.
- "-ion" is a suffix forming nouns.
✔ Root:
reflect
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Final Answer:
| Words | Root Word |
|-------------|-----------|
| Unlock | lock |
| Rewrite | write |
| Distrust | trust |
| Remix | mix |
| Unhook | hook |
| Disclose | close |
| Movement | move |
| Fashionable | fashion |
| Likely | like |
| Joyful | joy |
| Reflection | reflect |
✔ All root words have been identified correctly.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of root word worksheets.