Understanding Prefixes and Root Words

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What does the prefix 'rupt-' mean?

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burst/break

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Fill in the blank: Root words can not stand alone. They need a ______ or suffix to be a complete word.

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prefix

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Which word uses the prefix 'de-'?

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Decrease

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What is a prefix?

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A group of letters added to the beginning of a word.

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Which word uses the prefix 'mis-'?

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Misbehave

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What is a root word?

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A base word that can have prefixes or suffixes added to it.

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What does the prefix 'bio-' mean?

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life

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What does the prefix 'micro-' mean?

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small

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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not or opposite of.

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What is a suffix?

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A group of letters added to the end of a word.