Prefixes, Suffixes and Root Words

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that gives it meaning. It can stand alone or be combined with prefixes and suffixes.

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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 root 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 root word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'. For example, 'happy' becomes 'unhappy', meaning 'not happy'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again'. For example, 'do' becomes 'redo', meaning 'to do again'.

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What does the suffix '-y' mean?

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The suffix '-y' is used to form adjectives and means 'characterized by'. For example, 'cloud' becomes 'cloudy', meaning 'characterized by clouds'.

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What is the root of the word 'disagree'?

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The root of 'disagree' is 'agree'.

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What is the root of the word 'happiness'?

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The root of 'happiness' is 'happy'.

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Where does a prefix go in a word?

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A prefix comes at the beginning of a root word.

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Where does a suffix go in a word?

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A suffix comes at the end of a root word.