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. It can stand alone or be combined with prefixes and suffixes.

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What is the root word in: purify?

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pure

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What is the root word in: unlikely?

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like

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What is the root word in: disconnect?

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connect

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What is the root word in: pretest?

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test

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What is the root word in: defrosted?

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frost

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate?

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The suffix '-ed' indicates that something happened in the past.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an action that is currently happening.