Question

1. what is the definition of root?

the spelling of a word
the base of a word
the meaning of a word
the end of a word

Explanation:

To determine the definition of "root" in the context of word structure, we analyze each option:

• "the spelling of a word" is incorrect as root relates to word structure, not spelling.
• "the base of a word" is correct. A root word is the base form from which other words are derived (e.g., "act" is the root of "action", "active").
• "the meaning of a word" is incorrect; root refers to structure, not meaning directly.
• "the end of a word" is incorrect (that's a suffix or ending, not root).

Answer:

B. the base of a word (assuming the second option is labeled B; if the original options had labels like A, B, C, D, adjust the label as per the original, but based on the options, the correct one is "the base of a word")