Use a Root Word to Determine Word Meanings: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4.C - Common Core: 2nd Grade English Language Arts

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The word "addition" means to add something to something else. Base on this definition, what does "additional" mean?

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Notice that both words have the same root word "add". Because of this, the meaning of "additional" has to have something to do with the definition of "addition". For the question, we learn that "addition" means to add something to something else. Based on our answer options, "To add something extra " is the closest definition to the provided definition.

Additional does mean to add something extra.

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What does the word vocalize mean?

Hint: The root word “voc” means voice or to call

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To vocalize something means to make sounds with your voice.

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What does the word inspection mean?

Hint: The root word “spect” means to look

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An inspection is a review or examination of something.

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What does the word portable mean?

Hint: The root word “port” means to carry

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Portable means something that is able to be carried or moved.

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What does the word portable mean?

Hint: The root word “port” means to carry

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Portable means something that is able to be carried or moved.

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What does the word multiple mean?

Hint: The root word “multi” means many

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Multiple means more than one.

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What does the word fracture mean?

Hint: The root word “fract” means to break

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A fracture is a break or crack in something.

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What does the word manufacture mean?

Hint: The root word “fac” means to make

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Manufacture means to make something by machine.

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What does the word aquarium mean?

Hint: the root word “aqu” means water

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An aquarium is a tank filled with water.

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What does the word century mean?

Hint: the root word “cent” means 100

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A century is a 100-year timeframe.

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What does the word circumference mean?

Hint: The root word “circum” means around

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The circumference is the distance around a circle.

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What does the word dictation mean?

Hint: The root word “dict” means to say

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Diction means to speak words for someone to write down.

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