Roots and Affixes

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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.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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

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What is the root word for 'rewrite'?

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The root word is 'write'.

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What does the prefix 'de-' indicate?

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The prefix 'de-' indicates removal or reversal.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word to change its meaning.

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What is the root word for 'happiness'?

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The root word is 'happy'.

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without'.

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What is the root word for 'disagree'?

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The root word is 'agree'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'.

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What is the root word for 'unhappiness'?

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The root word is 'happy'.