Roots and Affixes Flashcardizz

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What does the suffix -ly mean?

Back

The suffix -ly means 'how something is done.'

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does the word 'safely' mean?

Back

In a careful way.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What is the base word in 'cheerfully'?

Back

The base word is 'cheer.'

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is the main part of a word called?

Back

The main part of a word is called the 'root word.'

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without.'

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before.'

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does the prefix 're-' mean?

Back

The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back.'

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is an affix?

Back

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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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is a root word?

Back

A root word is the basic part of a word that gives it meaning.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A