Prefix/Suffix/Root Word Flashcard

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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. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy' means 'not.'

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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 or grammatical function. For example, '-ing' in 'running' indicates an action.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning. For example, 'act' is the root in 'action' and 'react.'

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of.' For example, 'disagree' means 'not agree.'

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate?

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The suffix '-able' indicates that something can be done. For example, 'readable' means 'able to be read.'

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without.' For example, 'hopeless' means 'without hope.'

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'pre-'?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before.' For example, 'preview' means 'to see before.'

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What does the suffix '-tion' signify?

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The suffix '-tion' signifies the action or result of a verb. For example, 'creation' is the result of creating.

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What is the root word in 'unhappiness'?

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The root word in 'unhappiness' is 'happy.'

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How does removing a prefix affect a word?

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Removing a prefix reveals the root word and often changes the meaning. For example, removing 'dis-' from 'disagree' leaves 'agree.'