Root Words 2  
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Root words 3*

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. unkindness  
 
  2. enterprise  
 
  3. ensign  
 
  4. partial  
 
  5. leftover  
 
  6. postcode  
 
  7. personality  
 
  8. eyecatching  
 
  9. election  
 
10. humanitarian  
 

 
  

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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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