Question

Find the root and its meaning in the word below. Use a dictionary if necessary.

Answer 1

Answer:

The root word is port

Explanation:

The root word is normally located in the middle of the full word, sometimes it has prefixes and suffixes around, the word "Transportation" has a prefix "trans" and a suffix "tion", the meaning of the root word port is "carry", it comes from the Latin and it is widely used in many English words, some examples of it are import, export, deport, and report.

Answer 2

TRANSPORTATION

Remember the root word is usually placed at the beginning or the middle of the word.

PREFIX =TRANS  - means across.

ROOT = PORT -  means carry.

SUFFIX = ATION -   indicates it is a noun.

ASWER

ROOT: port

MEANING: the movement of people or goods from one place to another.

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