Meet the Root
Name the meaning of the compound word homework.
Work that you do at home.
What is the best definition for the compound word carsick.
Getting sick while driving in a car.
Define a compound word.
two base words put together to make one word.
Identify the compound word: A place to sleep
bedroom
In the word lowercase- how many syllables in the first word? Second word has a long or short vowel sound?
2/long
Name the meaning of the word unbelievable.
To not believe something happened.
if something is not fit to eat, its...
inedible
Our basketball team last year was pretty good! After nine games, we were unbeaten.
Find the word with the prefix and define it.
unbeaten- could not be beaten/never lost
What is the difference between refold and unfold?
refold- to fold again
unfold- to not fold
Use the clues to find the word.
can't do = un + a
unable
Use the word review in a sentence.
My teacher told me to review my test before turning it in.
Describe a situation where you might use the word resend.
send another email/letter/invitation- someone didn't receive it
the prefix re- means...
back or again.
Name the prefix that matches this sentence:
Can I take a quick look at this video before buying it?
preview
Which word does not belong and why?
precook / preheat / pretest / prepare
pretest- the other words all talk about cooking
Scorekeeper has how many syllables, but this many word meanings?
3 syllables, but 2 word meanings.
Divide the word untidy into its prefix and meaning word, then create a definition.
un/tidy- to be messy, not clean
Fill in the blank with the prefix pre-:
Before I washed my shirt, I have to _______ it because there was a big stain.
presoak
Add un- to a word in this sentence and then create a new sentence with that word.
I wrapped the puppy with a blanket so he could sleep.
I unwrapped the present for my birthday.
Which re- word can be used for both sentences.
Can I get a _________ of soda?
My mom cannot get a _______ on her medicine until the doctor approves.
refill
Create a sentence with both words inexpensive and predict
In 20 years, I predict that cars will be inexpensive.
How is the meaning of invisible different from the meaning of visible?
invisible means to not be seen and visible means to be seen.
Your answer is incorrect to that problem. What is the prefix and what does incorrect mean?
in-not correct/wrong
create a word with the prefix in- and use it in a sentence.
example: I bought a very inexpensive toy for my son.
There is no medicine for that illness.
What in- words matches this description?
incurable