Root words are the basic words that carry the main meaning. Other words can be built from them by adding beginnings (prefixes) or endings (suffixes).
When you find the root word, you can often figure out the meaning of a longer word.
Root words help us understand many new words. By knowing the root, you can guess the meaning of words that have prefixes or suffixes added.
When you see a new word, ask yourself: “What is the root? What does it mean?”
Some root words appear in many different words. Learning them helps build a strong vocabulary.
Practice breaking words into their root and ending. This helps you see patterns in spelling and meaning.
Root words are the building blocks of language. By finding the root, you can understand how new words are formed and what they mean.
Think of root words as the “base.” Prefixes and suffixes are like puzzle pieces that change the meaning.