Roots and Affixes Flashcardizz

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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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Where does a prefix go in a word?

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A prefix goes at the beginning of a word.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means opposite or lack of.

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What does 'disapprove' mean?

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Disapprove means the opposite of accept.

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What are affixes?

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Affixes are groups of letters added to root words, including prefixes and suffixes.

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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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Where does a suffix go in a word?

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A suffix goes at the end of a word.

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What is the base word in 'disrespectful'?

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The base word is 'respect'.

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Can a word have both a prefix and a suffix?

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Yes, a word can have both a prefix and a suffix.

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What is the meaning of 'respect'?

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Respect means to have a positive feeling of admiration for someone or something.