Let’s go through each word one by one.
We need to:
- Underline the
prefix (the part added at the beginning that changes the meaning)
- Circle the
base word (the main word that can stand alone)
Here’s how we break down each word:
1.
unlock
- Prefix: “un” → means “not” or “reverse”
- Base word: “lock” → something you use to secure a door
→ So, underline “un”, circle “lock”
2.
rewrite
- Prefix: “re” → means “again”
- Base word: “write” → to put words on paper
→ Underline “re”, circle “write”
3.
dislike
- Prefix: “dis” → means “not” or “opposite of”
- Base word: “like” → to enjoy something
→ Underline “dis”, circle “like”
4.
relocate
- Prefix: “re” → again
- Base word: “locate” → to find or place somewhere
→ Underline “re”, circle “locate”
5.
distrust
- Prefix: “dis” → not
- Base word: “trust” → to believe someone is honest
→ Underline “dis”, circle “trust”
6.
untrue
- Prefix: “un” → not
- Base word: “true” → correct or real
→ Underline “un”, circle “true”
7.
unhook
- Prefix: “un” → reverse action
- Base word: “hook” → a curved piece for hanging things
→ Underline “un”, circle “hook”
8.
disclose
- Prefix: “dis” → opposite (here it means “to reveal”)
- Base word: “close” → but wait! Actually, “disclose” comes from “close” in the sense of “shut up”, so “dis-” opens it → reveal
→ Underline “dis”, circle “close”
9.
remix
- Prefix: “re” → again
- Base word: “mix” → to combine things
→ Underline “re”, circle “mix”
10.
unsafe
- Prefix: “un” → not
- Base word: “safe” → protected from danger
→ Underline “un”, circle “safe”
11.
unlucky
- Prefix: “un” → not
- Base word: “lucky” → having good fortune
→ Underline “un”, circle “lucky”
12.
disown
- Prefix: “dis” → opposite (to reject)
- Base word: “own” → to possess or claim as yours
→ Underline “dis”, circle “own”
✔ All done! Now let’s write the final answer clearly.
Final Answer:
For each word, here’s what to underline and circle:
- unlock → underline
un, circle
lock
- rewrite → underline
re, circle
write
- dislike → underline
dis, circle
like
- relocate → underline
re, circle
locate
- distrust → underline
dis, circle
trust
- untrue → underline
un, circle
true
- unhook → underline
un, circle
hook
- disclose → underline
dis, circle
close
- remix → underline
re, circle
mix
- unsafe → underline
un, circle
safe
- unlucky → underline
un, circle
lucky
- disown → underline
dis, circle
own
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of root word worksheets.
