Roots and Affixes

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the basic part of a word that carries its main meaning. It can stand alone or be combined with prefixes and suffixes.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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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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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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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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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'unwrap' means to take off the wrapping.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. For example, 'prehistoric' refers to the time before recorded history.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without'. For example, 'nonfat' means without fat.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

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What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

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The prefix 'anti-' means 'against' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'antifreeze' means something that prevents freezing.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

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What is the root word of 'deepest'?

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The root word of 'deepest' is 'deep'.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

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How can you identify the root word in a word with a prefix or suffix?

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To identify the root word, remove the prefix or suffix from the word.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

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What is the meaning of the word 'wrap'?

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The word 'wrap' means to cover or enclose something.

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CCSS.L.5.5C