prefixes/suffixes/root words

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the basic part of a word that gives it meaning. For example, 'build' is the root word in 'rebuild.'

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back.' For example, 'replay' means to play again.

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What does the suffix '-ness' mean?

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The suffix '-ness' means 'the state of being.' For example, 'happiness' means the state of being happy.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy'.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning. For example, '-ful' in 'joyful.'

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of.' For example, 'disagree' means not to agree.

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What does the word 'happy' mean?

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The word 'happy' means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

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What is the meaning of 'impossible'?

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The word 'impossible' means not able to be done or achieved.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of.' For example, 'readable' means capable of being read.

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What is the root word in 'unhappiness'?

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The root word is 'happy.'