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Root words 1*

Objective

To identify word roots, derivations, and spelling patterns, e.g. sign, signal; bomb, bombard; remit, permit, permission, in order to extend vocabulary and provide support for spelling

Can you find the root words to the following words?

  1.   signature    
 
  2.   spectacular    
 
  3.   bombastic    
 
  4.   muscular    
 
  5.   medical    
 
  6.   infinity    
 
  7.   musician    
 
  8.   frontier    
 
  9.   particle    
 
10.   description    
 
When you have finished, click on the 'finished' button to check your answers.
 
  

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* Extension activity - see how many more words you can find using root words.  Write down a sentence for each of the words to show that you understand them.

 

 

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