Roots and Affixes SOL Practice

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What is 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 is the root word of 'unwrap'?

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wrap

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What are prefixes and suffixes?

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Prefixes are added to the beginning of a word, and suffixes are added to the end of a word to modify its meaning.

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True or False: Prefixes and suffixes change the meaning of root words.

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True

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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between

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'un-'.

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unhappy, unlock, etc.

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

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It indicates that something can be done, e.g., 'readable' means it can be read.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-tion'?

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It indicates the action or process of a verb, e.g., 'creation' is the process of creating.

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What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

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A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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before