Question

step one: identify word parts

1. write the word. perfect
2. mark the vowels and syllables.
3. how many syllables?
4. underline the base/root word.
5. circle any prefixes and/or suffixes.

Explanation:

1. Word: "perfect"
2. Vowels in "perfect" are 'e', 'e'. Syllables are "per - fect", so it has 2 syllables.
3. The base/root word is "fect" (from Latin "facere" - to do, make). The prefix is "per -" which can mean through, thoroughly. There is no suffix.

Answer:

1. 2
2. fect
3. per -