Root words

Adding to root words

Build your own words, addign prefixes and suffixes to the root words.

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Worksheet: Adding to root words

  • Ww/E3.1 Spell correctly common words and relevant key words for work and special interest.
  • Ww/E3.2 Use developing knowledge of sound-symbol relationships and phonological patterns to help spell a greater range of words.
  • Breaking down words into prefixes, suffixes and root words.
  • Making new words from prefixes, suffixes and root words.

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