Roots, Prefixes, & Suffixes

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What is a root?

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The base of a word that gives it meaning.

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What is a prefix?

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A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the root 'CRED' mean?

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To believe.

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What does the prefix 'IM-' mean?

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Not.

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What does the root 'GRAPH' mean?

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To write.

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What is a suffix?

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A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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Full of.

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What does the prefix 'RE-' mean?

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Again or back.

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What does the root 'PORT' mean?

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To carry.

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What does the prefix 'UN-' mean?

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Not or opposite of.