Affixes

Affixes

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an affix?

Back

An affix is a morpheme that is attached to a root word to modify its meaning. Affixes can be prefixes (added to the beginning) or suffixes (added to the end).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the prefix 'dis-' do to a root word?

Back

The prefix 'dis-' typically negates or reverses the meaning of the root word it is attached to.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the Latin prefix 'sent-' mean?

Back

The Latin prefix 'sent-' means 'to feel'.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the root word '-tient' mean?

Back

The root word '-tient' means 'to have'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'sentient' mean?

Back

The word 'sentient' means 'to have feelings'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'illuminate'?

Back

To illuminate means to light up or make something visible.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the root word that means 'water'?

Back

The root word that means 'water' is 'aqua'.

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