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3.128 Base Words and Common Roots Worksheet

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This Grade 3 English worksheet provides structured practice on 3.128 Base Words and Common Roots. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Base Words & Common Roots - Use base words and age‑appropriate roots (e.g., port, vis, aud) to infer the meanings of unfamiliar words. (CCSS L.3.4; TEKS §110.5 3.3(B); FL B.E.S.T. ELA.3.V.1.3; VA SOL 3.4a)

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Grade

Grade 3

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Auditory most likely means —
Arelated to carrying
Brelated to writing
Crelated to water
Drelated to hearing
Solution & Explanation:Aud means 'hear.' Auditory describes something connected to hearing.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Portability most likely means —
Ahow hard something is to hear
Bhow fast something is to write
Chow easy something is to carry
Dhow bright something is to see
Solution & Explanation:Port means 'carry.' Portability describes the ability to be carried easily.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
Which word is most directly connected to the root bio?
Ascientists
Bbiologists
Cmicroorganisms
Dkinds
Solution & Explanation:Bio means 'life.' Biologists has bio in it, so it is most directly connected to that root.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.3.128 (Use base words and age‑appropriate roots (e.g., port, vis, aud) to infer the meanings of unfamiliar words. (CCSS L.3.4; TEKS §110.5 3.3(B); FL B.E.S.T. ELA.3.V.1.3; VA SOL 3.4a)).

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