Identifying and defining words with root/base
Identify the root in "describe"
Give the meaning of the root word
scrib/script — to write
What does the suffix "-er" or "-or" typically indicate?
Provide one example word.
What is the definition of the word?
-er"/"-or" — one who performs an action (e.g., teacher: one who teaches)
What does the prefix "sub-" mean?
Give an example word and definition.
sub- = under, below (e.g., submarine: under the sea)
Give a word containing the root "photo" that means "light-writing" or "recording with light"
Define the word.
photograph — a picture made using light; to record an image using light
Add the suffix "-ment" to the verb "encourage."
What is the resulting noun?
What does it mean?
encouragement — the noun meaning support or confidence given to someone
Define the prefix "semi-"
Give an example word with its meaning.
semi- = half or partly (e.g., semicircle: half of a circle)
What does the root "geo" mean?
Give an example word and define it.
geo — earth; example: geology — the study of the Earth’s structure and history
Form a word using a base word and the suffix "-less"
Write the word.
What does the formed word mean?
care → careless: without care; "care" = careful attention, "careless" = not showing care
"-less" = without
The prefix "anti-" appears in "antibiotic."
Explain what "anti-" means in that word and define "antibiotic."
anti- = against or opposing; antibiotic = a medicine that fights against bacteria
The root "fer" appears in "transfer."
Break down "transfer" into prefix/root/suffix (if any)
Define the whole word using the root meaning
transfer = trans- (across) + fer (carry) → to carry across or move from one place to another
What is the meaning of the suffix "-en"?
Example: "dark" to "darken"
Define the transformed word, "darken"
"-en" often makes an adjective or verb (dark → darken: to make darker)
Break down the word "transport" into prefix and root
Define each part, and give the full-word meaning
transport = trans- (across) + port (carry) → to carry across or move goods/people from one place to another
The roots "scrib/script" and "dict" both relate to language and communication.
Compare the meanings of these two roots.
scrib/script = write (e.g., inscribe: to write into); dict = speak/say (e.g., predict: to say beforehand)
Create a sentence with a word that uses the suffix, "-hood"
Explain the meaning of that word in the sentence.
Example sentence: "She valued the family's sense of parenthood." Explanation: "parenthood" = the state or condition of being a parent
Compare "inter-" and "trans-"
State the meaning of each prefix.
Give one example word for each suffix.
What is the definition of each word?
inter- = between or among (e.g., international: between nations); trans- = across or through (e.g., transport: carry across)