Finding Common Roots

Students identify the shared root word among groups of three related words, such as credible/incredulous/credit or transport/import/export. They analyze meaning and structure to discover linguistic connections. This activity enhances understanding of how roots form the foundation of English vocabulary, promoting word analysis and decoding skills. It supports comprehension of both familiar and academic terms.

Curriculum Skills Explored

English Language Arts – Vocabulary and Root Word Analysis

English Language Arts – Morphology and Word Study

English Language Arts – Contextual Understanding of Word Parts

English Language Arts – Reading for Word Relationships

This worksheet is part of our Root Word Families collection.