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	[https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbmv2sg/articles/zkpgr2p#Introduction%20to%20Understanding%20Root%20Words Understanding root words guide for KS3 English students - BBC Bitesize. (2023, October 18). BBC Bitesize. ]		[https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbmv2sg/articles/zkpgr2p#Introduction%20to%20Understanding%20Root%20Words Understanding root words guide for KS3 English students - BBC Bitesize. (2023, October 18). BBC Bitesize. ]



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	==== What is the difference between a root word and a base word? ====		==== What is the difference between a root word and a base word? ====
	'''Root word''' cannot always stand alone as a word in English, '''but base word''' can stand alone or combined with another word to create new words.<br>		'''Root word''' cannot always stand alone as a word in English, '''but base word''' can stand alone or combined with another word to create new words.<br>
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			==== Root Word Origin ====
			There are a few original language source for root words such as, ''French, German, English, Arabic ''and'' Sanskirt''. But, the most common used English root words are from ''Latin'' and ''Greek''.<br>
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	====What are the examples of a root word?====		====What are the examples of a root word?====
	- aqua/aqu ''Latin'', aqua has a meaning of water. Meaning, any word that has the word aqua is related to water. Example, aquatic (an activity that has to do with water) and aquarium (a place for water creatures).<br>		* aqua/aqu ''Latin'', aqua has a meaning of water. Meaning, any word that has the word aqua is related to water. Example, aquatic (an activity that has to do with water) and aquarium (a place for water creatures).<br>
	- meter ''Greek'', meter has a meaning of measure. Meaning, any word that has the word meter is related to measure. Example, thermometer (a tool to measure temperature) and centimeter (a unit of length in the metric system).~~<br>~~		* meter ''Greek'', meter has a meaning of measure. Meaning, any word that has the word meter is related to measure. Example, thermometer (a tool to measure temperature) and centimeter (a unit of length in the metric system).<br>
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	====How do you build a new word from a root word?====		====How do you build a new word from a root word?====
	A root word can be built by '''adding a prefix or/and suffix''' to it. <br>		A root word can be built by '''adding a prefix or/and suffix''' to it. <br>
	Example,<br>		Example,<br>
	- Prefix + root word~~:<br>~~		===== Prefix + root word =====
	rewrite, re- means "again or back", meaning, to write something again<br>		rewrite, re- means "again or back", meaning, to write something again<br>
	- Root word + suffix~~:<br>~~		===== Root word + suffix =====
	changeable, -able means "can be done", meaning, can be change<br>		changeable, -able means "can be done", meaning, can be change<br>
	- Prefix + root word + suffix~~:<br>~~		===== Prefix + root word + suffix =====
	disappearance, dis- means "not", -ance means "the act of", meaning, to cease to be visible.<br>		disappearance, dis- means "not", -ance means "the act of", meaning, to cease to be visible.<br>
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	====~~Is there another language~~ root word ~~that's commonly used~~ in ~~English~~ words?====		====Types of Root Words====
	~~''Latin'' and ''Greek'' are a common language that~~ is ~~used as~~ a ~~root~~ word.<br>		===== Simple Root =====
			The most basic form of root words, example "act", usually the root itself with/or basic suffixes, example "act-ive" (active).<br>
			===== Prefixed Root =====
			A prefix added before the root word to change its meaning, example "pre-vent" (prevent) . <br>
			===== Leading Root Compound =====
			The root word is in the beginning of a longer word from two or more root words, example "aqua-marine" (aquarium, a place for water creatures)<br>
			===== Trailing Root Compound =====
			The root word is at the end (or sometimes in the middle) of a longer word made from two or more words, example "derma-tology" (dermatology, the study of the skin) <br>
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	'''Sources''':<br>		'''Sources''':<br>
	Danner, H. G & Noone, T.B (2014). A Thesaurus of English Word. United Kingdom: Rowman & Littlefield. https://www.~~drnishikantjha~~.com/~~papersCollection~~/A-~~Thesaurus-of-English-W-265.pdf<br>~~		[https://www.drnishikantjha.com/papersCollection/A-Thesaurus-of-English-W-265.pdf Danner, H. G & Noone, T.B (2014). A Thesaurus of English Word. United Kingdom: Rowman & Littlefield. ]<br>
	Nikolopoulou, K. (2023, September 13). Root Words \| Definition, List & Examples. ~~Scribbr. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from~~ https://www.~~scribbr~~.com/~~language-rules~~/~~root-words~~/~~<br>~~		[https://www.scribbr.com/language-rules/root-words/ Nikolopoulou, K. (2023, September 13). Root Words \| Definition, List & Examples.]<br>
	~~Shrives~~, C. (n.d.). Word Root: Explanation and examples. ~~https://www.grammar~~-monster.com/glossary/root_of_a_word.htm<br>		[https://www.grammar-monster.com/glossary/root_of_a_word.htm https://www.gShrives, C. (n.d.). Word Root: Explanation and examples.rammar-monster.com/glossary/root_of_a_word.htm]<br>
	~~Understanding root words guide for KS3 English students - BBC Bitesize. (2023, October 18). BBC Bitesize.~~ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbmv2sg/articles/zkpgr2p#Introduction%20to%20Understanding%20Root%20Words~~<br>~~		[https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbmv2sg/articles/zkpgr2p#Introduction%20to%20Understanding%20Root%20Words Understanding root words guide for KS3 English students - BBC Bitesize. (2023, October 18). BBC Bitesize. ]

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	* What is a root word?~~<br>~~		==== What is a root word? ====
	Root word is a base part of a word that carries ~~'''~~the core meaning~~'''~~ to the word itself, it can be a complete word itself, but often not. Root word or word root ~~'''~~cannot be broken down~~'''~~ into a smaller unit. The basic meaning will always be the same no matter where the placement, unless it is built with a negation word.<br>		'''Root word''' is a base part of a word that carries the core meaning to the word itself, it can be a complete word itself, but often not. Root word or word root cannot be broken down into a smaller unit. The basic meaning will always be the same no matter where the placement, unless it is built with a negation word.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	* What is the difference between a root word and a base word?~~<br>~~		==== What is the difference between a root word and a base word? ====
	Root word '''cannot always stand alone~~'''~~ as a word in English, but base word '''can stand alone~~'''~~ or combined with another word to create new words.<br>		'''Root word''' cannot always stand alone as a word in English, '''but base word''' can stand alone or combined with another word to create new words.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	* What are the examples of a root word?~~<br>~~		====What are the examples of a root word?====
	- ~~'''~~aqua/aqu''' ~~(Latin)~~, aqua has a meaning of water. ''Meaning'', any word that has the word aqua is related to water. ''Example'', aquatic (an activity that has to do with water) and aquarium (a place for water creatures).<br>		- aqua/aqu ''Latin'', aqua has a meaning of water. Meaning, any word that has the word aqua is related to water. Example, aquatic (an activity that has to do with water) and aquarium (a place for water creatures).<br>
	- '''~~meter~~'~~'' (Greek)~~, meter has a meaning of measure. ''Meaning'', any word that has the word meter is related to measure. ''Example'', thermometer (a tool to measure temperature) and centimeter (a unit of length in the metric system).<br>		- meter ''Greek'', meter has a meaning of measure. Meaning, any word that has the word meter is related to measure. Example, thermometer (a tool to measure temperature) and centimeter (a unit of length in the metric system).<br>
	<br>		<br>
	* How do you build a new word from a root word?~~<br>~~		====How do you build a new word from a root word?====
	A root word can be built by '''adding a prefix or/and suffix''' to it. <br>		A root word can be built by '''adding a prefix or/and suffix''' to it. <br>
	Example,<br>		Example,<br>
	- ~~'''~~Prefix + root word~~'''~~:<br>		- Prefix + root word:<br>
	rewrite, re- means "again or back", ''meaning'', to write something again<br>		rewrite, re- means "again or back", meaning, to write something again<br>
	- ~~'''~~Root word + suffix~~'''~~:<br>		- Root word + suffix:<br>
	changeable, -able means "can be done", ''meaning'', can be change<br>		changeable, -able means "can be done", meaning, can be change<br>
	- ~~'''~~Prefix + root word + suffix~~'''~~:<br>		- Prefix + root word + suffix:<br>
	disappearance, dis- means "not", -ance means "the act of", ''meaning'', to cease to be visible.<br>		disappearance, dis- means "not", -ance means "the act of", meaning, to cease to be visible.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	* Is there another language root word that's commonly used in English words?~~<br>~~		====Is there another language root word that's commonly used in English words?====
	'''Latin''' and '''Greek''' are a common language that is used as a root word.<br>		''Latin'' and ''Greek'' are a common language that is used as a root word.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Sources''':<br>		'''Sources''':<br>

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	'''Sources''':<br>		'''Sources''':<br>
	Danner, H. G & Noone, T.B (2014). A Thesaurus of English Word. United Kingdom: Rowman & Littlefield. https://www.drnishikantjha.com/papersCollection/A-Thesaurus-of-English-W-265.pdf<br>		Danner, H. G & Noone, T.B (2014). A Thesaurus of English Word. United Kingdom: Rowman & Littlefield. https://www.drnishikantjha.com/papersCollection/A-Thesaurus-of-English-W-265.pdf<br>
			Nikolopoulou, K. (2023, September 13). Root Words \| Definition, List & Examples. Scribbr. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from https://www.scribbr.com/language-rules/root-words/<br>
			Shrives, C. (n.d.). Word Root: Explanation and examples. https://www.grammar-monster.com/glossary/root_of_a_word.htm<br>
	Understanding root words guide for KS3 English students - BBC Bitesize. (2023, October 18). BBC Bitesize. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbmv2sg/articles/zkpgr2p#Introduction%20to%20Understanding%20Root%20Words<br>		Understanding root words guide for KS3 English students - BBC Bitesize. (2023, October 18). BBC Bitesize. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbmv2sg/articles/zkpgr2p#Introduction%20to%20Understanding%20Root%20Words<br>
	~~Shrives, C. (n.d.). Word Root: Explanation and examples. https://www.grammar-monster.com/glossary/root_of_a_word.htm<br>~~

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	* What is a root word?<br>		* What is a root word?<br>
	Root word is a base part of a word that carries the core meaning to the word itself, it can be a complete word itself, but often not. Root word or word root cannot be broken down into a smaller unit.		Root word is a base part of a word that carries '''the core meaning''' to the word itself, it can be a complete word itself, but often not. Root word or word root '''cannot be broken down''' into a smaller unit. The basic meaning will always be the same no matter where the placement, unless it is built with a negation word.<br>
			<br>
			* What is the difference between a root word and a base word?<br>
			Root word '''cannot always stand alone''' as a word in English, but base word '''can stand alone''' or combined with another word to create new words.<br>
			<br>
	* What are the examples of a root word?<br>		* What are the examples of a root word?<br>
	- aqua/aqu (Latin), aqua has a meaning of water. Meaning, any word that has the word aqua is related to water. Example, aquatic (an activity that has to do with water) and aquarium (a place for water creatures).<br>		- '''aqua/aqu''' (Latin), aqua has a meaning of water. ''Meaning'', any word that has the word aqua is related to water. ''Example'', aquatic (an activity that has to do with water) and aquarium (a place for water creatures).<br>
	- meter (Greek), meter has a meaning of measure. Meaning, any word that has the word meter is related to measure. Example, thermometer (a tool to measure temperature) and centimeter (a unit of length in the metric system).<br>		- '''meter''' (Greek), meter has a meaning of measure. ''Meaning'', any word that has the word meter is related to measure. ''Example'', thermometer (a tool to measure temperature) and centimeter (a unit of length in the metric system).<br>
			<br>
	* How do you build a new word from a root word?<br>		* How do you build a new word from a root word?<br>
	A root word can be built by adding a prefix or/and suffix to it. <br>		A root word can be built by '''adding a prefix or/and suffix''' to it. <br>
	Example,<br>		Example,<br>
	- Prefix + root word:<br>		- '''Prefix + root word''':<br>
	~~unsafe~~, un- means "~~not~~", meaning, ~~not safe~~<br>		rewrite, re- means "again or back", ''meaning'', to write something again<br>
	- Root word + suffix:<br>		- '''Root word + suffix''':<br>
	changeable, -able means "can be done", meaning, can be change<br>		changeable, -able means "can be done", ''meaning'', can be change<br>
	- Prefix + root word + suffix:<br>		- '''Prefix + root word + suffix''':<br>
	disappearance, dis- means "not", -ance means "the act of", meaning, to cease to be visible.<br>		disappearance, dis- means "not", -ance means "the act of", ''meaning'', to cease to be visible.<br>
			<br>
	* Is there another language root word that's commonly used in English words?<br>		* Is there another language root word that's commonly used in English words?<br>
	Latin and Greek are a common language that is used as a root word.<br>		'''Latin''' and '''Greek''' are a common language that is used as a root word.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Sources''':<br>		'''Sources''':<br>

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	'''Let's get to know:'''<br>		'''Let's get to know:'''<br>
	* What is a root word?<br>		* What is a root word?<br>
			Root word is a base part of a word that carries the core meaning to the word itself, it can be a complete word itself, but often not. Root word or word root cannot be broken down into a smaller unit.
	* What are the examples of a root word?<br>		* What are the examples of a root word?<br>
	* How many categories are there in a ~~root~~ word?<br>		- aqua/aqu (Latin), aqua has a meaning of water. Meaning, any word that has the word aqua is related to water. Example, aquatic (an activity that has to do with water) and aquarium (a place for water creatures).<br>
			- meter (Greek), meter has a meaning of measure. Meaning, any word that has the word meter is related to measure. Example, thermometer (a tool to measure temperature) and centimeter (a unit of length in the metric system).<br>
	* How do you build a new word from a root word?<br>		* How do you build a new word from a root word?<br>
			A root word can be built by adding a prefix or/and suffix to it. <br>
			Example,<br>
			- Prefix + root word:<br>
			unsafe, un- means "not", meaning, not safe<br>
			- Root word + suffix:<br>
			changeable, -able means "can be done", meaning, can be change<br>
			- Prefix + root word + suffix:<br>
			disappearance, dis- means "not", -ance means "the act of", meaning, to cease to be visible.<br>
	* Is there another language root word that's commonly used in English words?<br>		* Is there another language root word that's commonly used in English words?<br>
			Latin and Greek are a common language that is used as a root word.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Sources''':<br>		'''Sources''':<br>

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* What is a root word? 
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'''Sources''': 
Danner, H. G & Noone, T.B (2014). A Thesaurus of English Word. United Kingdom: Rowman & Littlefield. https://www.drnishikantjha.com/papersCollection/A-Thesaurus-of-English-W-265.pdf 
Understanding root words guide for KS3 English students - BBC Bitesize. (2023, October 18). BBC Bitesize. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbmv2sg/articles/zkpgr2p#Introduction%20to%20Understanding%20Root%20Words 
Shrives, C. (n.d.). Word Root: Explanation and examples. https://www.grammar-monster.com/glossary/root_of_a_word.htm