Question

name:
rockin’ root words
directions: read each sentence to determine the meaning of the
underlined root word.
hint: if you are stuck, think of other words that contain the
same root word.

1. when i run really fast, i started panting and perspiring.

what does the root word spir mean?
a) sing b) breathe c) walk d) spiral

1. as the jet reached supersonic speeds, a loud boom was heard across the desert.

what does the root word son mean?
a) sound b) male c) light d) quick

1. yesterday, when we visited the marina, we saw boats and seals!

what does the root word mar mean?
a) mark b) fish c) sea d) man

1. kim and peter plan to construct their own house using recycled materials.

what does the root word struct mean?
a) reuse b) home c) plan d) build

1. when you envision your future, what do you think your life will be like?

what does the root word vis mean?
a) time b) see c) dream d) life

1. laura was fascinated with astronomy, so she saved her money for a telescope.

what does the root word astr mean?
a) see b) flight c) female d) star

1. i brought a pen with the hope that j.k. rowling would autograph my book.

what does the root word graph mean?
a) write b) read c) magic d) take

1. before we read chapter three, ms. han said, “tell us what your prediction is.”

what does the root word dict mean?
a) say b) read c) before d) book

1. paul works at an auto plant that manufactures cars and trucks.

what does the root word fact mean?
a) car b) move c) made d) carry

1. before her camping trip, nailah packed some food and a portable stove.

what does the root word port mean?
a) hot b) carry c) out d) many
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Explanation:

1. "Perspiring" means sweating, which is related to breathing (as it's a bodily function). "Spir" is related to "breathe".
2. "Sonic" is related to sound. "Supersonic" means above the speed of sound. So "son" means "sound".
3. "Marina" is a place near the sea for boats. So "mar" means "sea".
4. "Construct" means to build. So "struct" means "build".
5. "Envision" means to see in one's mind. So "vis" means "see".
6. "Astronomy" is the study of stars. So "astr" means "star".
7. "Autograph" means to write one's own name. So "graph" means "write".
8. "Prediction" means to say something before it happens. So "dict" means "say".
9. "Manufacture" means to make. So "fact" means "made".
10. "Portable" means able to be carried. So "port" means "carry".

Answer:

1. b) breathe
2. a) sound
3. c) sea
4. d) build
5. b) see
6. d) star
7. a) write
8. a) say
9. c) made
10. b) carry