Prefixes, Suffixes, & Root-tract & vac REVIEW

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What is a prefix?

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A syllable or syllables placed at the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A syllable or syllables that are placed at the end of a root word to change the word's meaning.

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What does the prefix 'ir-' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'opposite of', as in 'irreplaceable'.

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'opposite of', as in 'illegal'.

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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It means 'between' or 'among', as in 'interaction'.

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What is the root word in 'drowsiness'?

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The root word is 'drowsy'.

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate?

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It indicates a state or quality, as in 'happiness' or 'drowsiness'.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'inter-'.

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Interaction.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'ir-'.

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Irreplaceable.

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What is the main element of a word that forms the base of its meaning?

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The root word.