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"Taking away the prefix to find the root word" from *Skillswise*. The task is to identify the
prefix and
root word in each given word. However, since I can't view images directly, I'll guide you through how to solve this type of problem and provide an example solution based on typical words found in such exercises.
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🔍 What is a Prefix?
A
prefix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Examples include:
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un- (not): unhappy
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re- (again): rewrite
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dis- (not, opposite): disagree
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pre- (before): preview
The
root word is the base part of the word that remains after removing the prefix.
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✔ How to Solve:
1. Look at the word.
2. Identify if it starts with a common prefix.
3. Remove the prefix.
4. Write down the remaining root word.
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📝 Example Table (based on typical Skillswise content):
| Word | Prefix / root word | Root word |
|-------------|--------------------|-----------|
| unable | un- + able | able |
| replay | re- + play | play |
| dislike | dis- + like | like |
| untidy | un- + tidy | tidy |
| rebuild | re- + build | build |
| unkind | un- + kind | kind |
| unhappy | un- + happy | happy |
| retreat | re- + treat | treat |
| misread | mis- + read | read |
| preheat | pre- + heat | heat |
| overwork | over- + work | work |
| misunderstand | mis- + understand | understand |
| withdraw | with- + draw | draw |
| impossible | im- + possible | possible |
| irregular | ir- + regular | regular |
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💡 Tips:
- Common prefixes:
un-, re-, dis-, pre-, mis-, over-, under-, non-, im-, in-, ir-, etc.
- Some prefixes may change spelling slightly (e.g.,
im- in "impossible", but
in- in "invisible").
- Always check if the root word makes sense on its own.
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If you can list the actual words from your image, I can help fill out the table exactly as per your worksheet. Just type them here!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of word root worksheet.
