Topic: Prefix, Suffix and Root Word

* Prefix – letters/syllables added before a word

*Suffix – letters/syllables added after a word

* Root word or base word – main word

Directions: Make new words. Add a suffix to the base. Write the new word.

-ness

happy

polite

kind

-tion

promote

expand

create

Directions: Use the following words in a sentence.

1. rewrite 2. invinsile 3. acceptance 4. superstar 5. action

* Drawing conclusions refers to information that is implied or inferred. This means
that the information is never clearly stated. • Writers often tell you more than they say
directly. They give you hints or clues that help you "read between the lines."

Directions: Draw conclusions.

1. My parents said I did well in school.

Therefore, _______________________________________________

2. I saved a lot of money.

Thus, _____________________________________________________

Yoshi was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and
help. As Yoshi entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Yoshi put
them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses.

You can conclude that it is time for _______________________________

because
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_____________________________________________________________________

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