Base Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean in the word 'inaccurate'?

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It means 'not' or 'opposite of'.

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What is a prefix?

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A word part added to the beginning of a base word.

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What is the base word in the word 'running'?

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The base word is 'run'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean in the word 'beautiful'?

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It means 'full of'.

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What is the base word in the word 'saying'?

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The base word is 'say'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate in a word?

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It indicates the present participle form of a verb.

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What is the meaning of the word 'accurate'?

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Correct or precise.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

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It means 'not' or 'opposite of'.

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What is the base word in the word 'happiness'?

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The base word is 'happy'.

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate in a word?

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It indicates a state or quality.