Etymology and Word Families in Social Issues

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GCSE
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A worksheet exploring the concept of word families within the context of social issues, designed to enhance understanding of etymology and its relevance to language analysis.

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Etymology and Word Families in Social Issues

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Introduction to Word Families and Social Contexts

Language plays a crucial role in shaping societal perceptions of social issues such as inequality, justice, and activism. Many words associated with these topics belong to specific word families, sharing common roots and affixes that help convey nuanced meanings. For example, the root 'moral' relates to ethics, while 'moralise', 'immoral', and 'amoral' expand upon this concept through different prefixes and suffixes. Understanding these word families enables us to appreciate how language influences public discourse and opinion. Recognising the etymology of key terms can reveal underlying values and biases embedded within social debates. This exploration of word families underscores the importance of precise language in advocating for social change and understanding complex issues.
1.
Identify three words from the passage that belong to the 'moral' word family.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how understanding word families can influence our interpretation of social issues.
[3 marks]
3.
Which prefix in the words 'immoral' and 'amoral' indicates a negative or absence of the root concept?
Aa) im-
Bb) am-
Cc) moral-
Dd) -al
4.
Provide a brief definition of the root 'moral' as used in social discourse.
[2 marks]
5.
Create a new word by adding a suffix to 'moral' that could describe someone who promotes ethics.
[2 marks]
6.
Analyse how the prefix 'im-' in 'immoral' alters the meaning of the root word.
[5 marks]
7.
Discuss how the etymology of words influences their connotations in social debates about justice and morality.
[5 marks]
8.
Write a short paragraph analysing the effect of the word family 'justice', 'just', 'unjust', and 'injustice' on public discussions about fairness.
[5 marks]
9.
Create a short poetic reflection using at least three words from the 'moral' family to express your view on social progress.
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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