Use a Root Word to Determine Word Meanings: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.4.C

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Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts › Use a Root Word to Determine Word Meanings: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.4.C

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What does the word aquarium mean?

Hint: The root word “aqu” means water.

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What does the word century mean?

Hint: The root word “cent” means 100.

3

What does the word circumference mean?

Hint: The root word “circum” means around.

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What does the word dictation mean?

Hint: The root word “dict” means to say.

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What does the word manufacture mean?

Hint: The root word “fac” means to make.

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What does the word multiple mean?

Hint: The root word “multi” means many.

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What does the word portable mean?

Hint: The root word “port” means to carry.

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What does the word inspection mean?

Hint: The root word “spect” means to look.

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What does the word vocalize mean?

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

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Select the definition for "companion".

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