1. Root words, Prefixes and Suffixes The root is the part of the word that contains the basic meaning of the word. The prefix goes before the root word and changes the meaning The suffix goes after the root word

2. mistake - mis is the prefix. It has changed the meaning of the root word If take is the root word mistaken – en is the suffix. It has changed the word mistake (a noun) into mistaken (a verb)

3. child children childhood childlike childish childless act actor action activity react reaction take mistake mistaken overtaken overtaking partaking claim claiming reclaim reclaimable

4. Compound words Compound words are words that are made from two words and gives a new meaning Butter + flybutterfly Back + groundbackground Post + manpostman News + paper newspaper Neck + lace necklace Paper +clip paperclip