Question

Which can readers use to find the meaning of an unfamiliar word? Check all that apply.

root words
formal words
word endings
parts of speech
length of speech

Answer 1

- Root words — yes (knowing a root or base helps reveal the word’s core meaning)
- Word endings — yes (prefixes/suffixes change meaning; endings like -er, -ful, -less help)
- Parts of speech — yes (knowing whether it’s a noun, verb, adjective, etc. narrows meaning)

Not useful: formal words and length of speech.