Prefixes, suffixes, and root words

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What is a root word?

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The most basic part of a word.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not'.

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What is a suffix?

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A group of letters added at the end of a word.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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It means 'full of'.

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What is the root of the word 'happiness'?

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The root is 'happy'.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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It indicates someone who performs an action.

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What is a prefix?

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A group of letters added at the start of a word.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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It means 'without'.

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What is the root of the word 'unhappiness'?

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The root is 'happy'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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It means 'again'.