1st Grade Reading › Identify Frequently Occurring Root Words: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.4.C
Select the word that has a root word and a prefix.
unlock
walk
take
hungry
A root word is a basic word that a prefix or a suffix can be added to.
Of our answer choices, "unlock" is the correct answer. "Lock" is the root word and "un" is a prefix.
Select the word that has a root word and a prefix.
retake
cape
toe
sweet
A root word is a basic word that a prefix or a suffix can be added to.
Of our answer choices, "retake" is the correct answer. "Take" is the root word and "re" is a prefix.
Select the word that has a root word and a prefix.
prepaid
rent
handshake
butter
A root word is a basic word that a prefix or a suffix can be added to.
Of our answer choices, "prepaid" is the correct answer. "Paid" is the root word and "pre" is a prefix.