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A root word is the main part of a word that holds its core meaning. You can add parts to the beginning or end of a root word to change its meaning. This 3rd Grade English lesson builds the skill Use Prefixes and Suffixes to Determine Meaning with a concept card and practice.

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"Use Root/Base Words to Determine Meaning" is a 3rd Grade English lesson in the Word Study: Affixes unit, designed for students around ages 8-9.

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Use Root/Base Words to Determine Meaning

3rd Grade English practice: What is the root word in 'unfold'. Part of word study: affixes (Word Study: Affixes).

~10 min

A root or base word is the main part of a word. Prefixes and suffixes are added to it.

Defining Root Words

Finding the Root

The root word in unhappy is happy.

A root word is the main part of a word that holds its core meaning. You can add parts to the beginning or end of a root word to change its meaning.

💡 Think of the root word as the base of a building.