Prefix Suffix Root Words

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the basic part of a word that gives it meaning. It can have prefixes or suffixes added to it.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is 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 suffix is 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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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'.

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'below' or 'under'.

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What is the root word of 'helped'?

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help

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What is the root word of 'reopen'?

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open

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What does 'retake' mean?

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To take again.

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What does 'untrue' mean?

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Not true.