Root Words - Prefixes/Suffixes

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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 have prefixes or suffixes added to it.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'reload' means to load again.

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What does the suffix '-ness' mean?

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The suffix '-ness' is used to form nouns that indicate a state or quality. For example, 'happiness' means the state of being happy.

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What does the suffix '-ly' mean?

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The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs from adjectives. For example, 'nearly' means in a near manner.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. For example, 'prepay' means to pay before.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an action or process. For example, 'mixing' means the action of mixing.

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What happens when you add 're-' to 'load'?

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You get 'reload', which means to load again.

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What happens when you add '-ness' to 'happy'?

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You get 'happiness', which means the state of being happy.

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What happens when you add '-ly' to 'near'?

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You get 'nearly', which means in a near manner.

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What happens when you add 'pre-' and '-able' to 'pay'?

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You get 'prepayable', which means able to be paid before.