Greek Roots/Prefixes/Suffixes

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What does the prefix 'er' mean in the word 'singer'?

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one who

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What does the root 'phone' mean in the word 'saxophone'?

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sound

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What does the suffix 'less' mean in the word 'careless'?

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without

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What does the suffix 'ward' mean in the word 'Northward'?

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direction of

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What does the prefix 'tele' mean in the word 'television'?

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far

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What does the prefix 'bio' mean in the word 'biology'?

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life

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What does the suffix 'ology' mean in the word 'geology'?

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study of

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What does the prefix 'auto' mean in the word 'autograph'?

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self

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What does the prefix 'sub' mean in the word 'submarine'?

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under

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What does the suffix 'ful' mean in the word 'joyful'?

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full of