Prefixes, Suffixes and Root Words

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What is a root word?

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The most basic part of a word.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean in the word 'review'?

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do over.

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

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full of.

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Fill in the blank: I need to ________ the math problem I got incorrect.

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redo.

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A prefix comes at the __________ of a root word.

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beginning.

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What is a prefix?

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A combination of letters added to the beginning of a root word.

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What is a suffix?

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A combination of letters added to the end of a root word.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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not.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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An action that is currently happening.

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What is the root word in 'happiness'?

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happy.