Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes

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What is a 'root' word?

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Holds the most basic meaning of any word.

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A prefix is found at the ________ of a word.

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beginning.

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What effect does adding the prefix 'un-' have on a word?

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It changes the root word's meaning to its opposite.

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What is the root word in 'resupplying'?

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supply.

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If the suffix '-phobia' means 'fear of,' what does 'hydrophobia' mean?

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It refers to a fear of water.

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What is a prefix?

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A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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

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redo.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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It indicates an action or process.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'the opposite of.'