Base words
What is the base word in the word "joined"
join
What does the prefix "post" mean?
after
What does the suffix "s" mean?
plural
What rule is used in "beautiful"?
y to an i
What part of speech is the base word "read" in the following sentence "She is an avid reader of classic literature"?
noun
What is the base word in "rewriting"?
write
What does the prefix "pre" mean?
before
What does the suffix "ing" mean?
an action happening right now
What rule is used in "baking"?
e-drop
When don't you follow the y rule?
When the suffix being added starts with an i (ex. ing)
mistake
What does the prefix "re" mean?
again
What does the suffix "ic" mean?
creates adjectives relating to the base word (ex. historic means "of history")
What rule is used in "running"?
doubling
Why does the word "squat" follow the CVC pattern?
because "qu" is one consonant sound
What is the base word in "prehistoric"?
history
What does the prefix "mis" mean?
What does the suffix "est" mean?
What rule is used in "largest"?
e-drop
What part of speech is the base word "read" in the following sentence "The book’s font and layout make it readable"?
adjective
What is the base word in "misinterpreted"?
interpret
What does the prefix "anti" mean?
against
What does the suffix "ness" mean?
state or quality
What rule is used in "disrespectful"?
none
What is "a word that can stand alone and has its own meaning"?
a base word