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Name one root we studied this year and what it means.
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Which root means heat?
therm
What does cred mean?
believe
Which root means life?
bio
What does port mean?
to carry
What root means star?
astr
What does srib/scrip mean?
write
What does dict mean?
to say or tell
What does the prefix 'trans' mean? (Like in the word transport)
trans means across, beyond, or change
What does the prefix 'anti' mean? (Like in the word antibiotic)
anti means against
You know that the suffix 'able' means 'can be done' and you also know the root word bio. Use this knowledge to define the word biodegradable.
something that is able to be decomposed by biological activity
Use your knowledge of roots to define the word contradict.
to say something is untrue
What is a verb?
an 'action' or 'doing' word
What is a noun?
a person, place, or thing word
What is an adjective?
a describing word
What is an adverb?
a word that describes an adjective or verb
