Roots and Affixes

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What is the definition of a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning and can have prefixes or suffixes added to it.

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What does the suffix '-ible' or '-able' indicate when added to a word?

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The suffix '-ible' or '-able' means 'capable of' or 'able to be'.

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What does the root 'auto' mean?

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The root 'auto' means 'self' or 'same'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' signify when added to a word?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'having the quality of' or 'full of'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'telescope'?

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A telescope is an instrument used to see distant objects, such as planets and stars.

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What does the term 'inaudible' mean?

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The term 'inaudible' means unable to be heard.

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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.

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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.

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Give an example of a word with the root 'graph' and explain its meaning.

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An example is 'autograph', which means a person's own signature.

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What does the root 'bio' mean?

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The root 'bio' means 'life'.