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 the root in the word 'unhappy'?

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happy.

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In the word 'fearless', what does the suffix '-less' mean?

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without.

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In the word 'misunderstood', what does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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wrongly.

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I am so ____________ for such a loving family.

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thankful.

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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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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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again or back.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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full of.

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What is the root in the word 'disagree'?

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agree.