Etymology and Word Families: Error Correction Worksheet
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GCSE
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This worksheet focuses on the concept of word families within etymology, designed to develop error correction skills relevant for GCSE students.
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Etymology and Word Families: Error Correction Worksheet
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Understanding Word Families
The study of etymology involves understanding the origins and evolution of words. Word families are groups of related words that share a common root or base form, often with prefixes or suffixes that modify their meanings. For example, 'happy', 'happiness', and 'unhappy' are part of the same word family, derived from the root word 'happy'. Recognising these relationships helps in spelling, vocabulary development, and understanding grammatical structures. However, errors often occur when students confuse different members of a word family or misuse affixes. Correct identification and understanding of these relationships are crucial for accurate language use.
1.
Identify and correct the error in the following sentence: 'Her unhappiness was visible on her face.'
[2 marks]2.
In the sentence 'The musician played a beautiful melodie,' identify the mistake related to word families and correct it.
[2 marks]3.
Choose the correct option: Which of the following is NOT part of the 'happy' word family?
[1 mark]Aa) Happiness
Bb) Unhappy
Cc) Happily
Dd) Happening
4.
Correct the following sentence: 'She was unjoyful about the results.'
[2 marks]5.
Explain the mistake in the sentence: 'His act was very actful during the play.'
[2 marks]6.
Write a short paragraph analysing how understanding word families can improve spelling accuracy.
[5 marks]7.
Identify the error and correct it: 'The scientist's hypothesis was based on unproven theories.'
[2 marks]8.
Select the option that correctly completes the sentence: 'The teacher was very ______ about her students' progress.'
[1 mark]Aa) encouraging
Bb) encourager
Cc) encourage
Dd) encouragement
9.
Provide a corrected version of the sentence: 'The company was facing financial dificulties.'
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