Root words - Definition and Examples.

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ROOT WORDS @nicolegelique

MINI GAME

The word “pedal” and “pedestrian” come from the root word “ped.” What does “ped” mean? FOOT PUSH GO WALK

The root word “bio” means... HUMAN LIFE SCIENCE LIVING

The root word “geo” most closely means... EARTH SPACE SCIENCE ENVIRONMENT

The words “final” and “finish” come from the root word “fin”. What does “fin” mean? START END MISS NONE

The words “autograph” and “telegraph” come from the root word “graph.” What does this word mean? LINE SELF PLOT WRITE

The root word of “sympathy” and “pathetic” means feeling. What is the root word? THY- TIC- PATH- ATH-

WHAT ARE ROOT WORDS?

Root words are the most basic part and form of a word. These are words originating from “Latin” (Ancient Rome) and “Greek.” It is the original word without prefix or suffix.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO LEARN ROOT WORDS?

Knowing the root word of a word will help you understand the meaning of the word better.

THANK YOU!