Word Parts able and ject

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What is a root word?

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A root word is a word part that forms the basis of new words.

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What does the word 'projector' mean in the context of a broken movie projector?

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A projector is a machine that throws an image onto a screen.

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What word completes the sentence: 'That paint won’t stain your pants; it’s ______________!'?

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washable

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What type of word part is '-able' and what does it mean?

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'-able' is a suffix meaning capable of or tending to.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a word part at the end of a word.

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate about a word?

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It indicates that the word is capable of or has the tendency to do something.

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Can you give an example of a word that uses the suffix '-able'?

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Examples include 'readable', 'breakable', and 'enjoyable'.

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What is the difference between a root word and a suffix?

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A root word is the base part of a word, while a suffix is added to the end of a root word to modify its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'ject' mean in words like 'project' and 'inject'?

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The prefix 'ject' means to throw.

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What is the meaning of the word 'washable'?

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Washable means that something can be washed without damage.