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 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 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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Which part of the word 'unhappiness' is the root?

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happy.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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It means 'again' or 'back'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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It indicates an action or process.

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Which of these statements IS NOT true about root words?

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All root words look like words by themselves.

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What is the root in the word 'resupplying'?

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supply.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not'.

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What is the function of a suffix?

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Suffixes change or modify the meaning of a word.