Prefix, Root, Suffix

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is letters added to the end of a word.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate when added to a verb?

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The suffix '-er' indicates 'one who performs the action of the verb.' For example, 'teach' becomes 'teacher,' meaning 'one who teaches.'

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What is the meaning of the word 'unbendable'?

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The word 'unbendable' means 'not able to bend.'

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate about a verb?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates that the action is happening in the present.

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What is the purpose of using prefixes in words?

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Prefixes are added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning.

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Give an example of a word with a prefix and explain its meaning.

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The word 'redo' has the prefix 're-' which means 'again.' So 'redo' means 'to do again.'

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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 that carries its primary meaning, while a suffix is added to the end of a root word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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

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The suffix '-able' signifies that something is capable of being done. For example, 'readable' means 'able to be read.'

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How can understanding prefixes and suffixes help in vocabulary development?

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Understanding prefixes and suffixes can help in vocabulary development by allowing students to decode unfamiliar words and understand their meanings based on their components.

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What is an example of a word that uses both a prefix and a suffix?

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The word 'unhappiness' uses the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the suffix '-ness' indicating a state or condition, meaning 'the state of not being happy.'