Affixes and Root Words

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning.

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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 main meaning.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'.

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What is the base word in 'careless'?

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The base word is 'care'.

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What is the prefix in 'redo'?

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The prefix is 're-', which means 'again'.

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What does the word 'handful' mean?

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'Handful' means 'hands full of'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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What is the base word in 'untidy'?

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The base word is 'tidy'.