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Root Words

Root Words. 10.3 a 11.3 a Use structural analysis of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and cognates to understand complex words. Learning Objective. We will use Greek and Latin word roots to *determine the meaning of words.

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Root Words

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  1. Root Words 10.3 a 11.3 a Use structural analysis of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and cognates to understand complex words.

  2. Learning Objective We will use Greek and Latin word roots to *determine the meaning of words.

  3. We know that words are broken into parts that help us figure out their meaning: Suffixes: -ful joyful -ly sadly -ness kindness Suffixes are at the end of words. So, “prefix” means “attached before.” Prefixes: un- undo re- refill pro- for, forward Prefixes are at thebeginningof words. pre- means before fix means attach, repair

  4. A root is a set of letters that have meaning. It is the most basic form . Affixes are added to the root to create a new word. • A root can be at the front, middle or end of a word. • Many words in the English language are based on Greek & Latin word roots. • Example: • The Latin root ject means “throw” • So project can mean “to throw forward”

  5. English words can have all three parts: prefix + root + suffix ab + duct + ed away from + to lead/pull + verb: past tense abducted means ”pulled or lead away from” i.e. The general was abducted by masked gunmen. Roots can appear more than once, and anywhere in the word. Concept

  6. Importance • Knowing and using Greek and Latin word roots can help you figure out the meaning of words you don’t recognize. • This will make you a better reader and writer.

  7. Closure • What do we call the most basic form of a word that has meaning? • Why do you think knowing and using Greek and Latin word roots is important?

  8. A List of Greek and LatinWord Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes

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