Prefix and Suffix

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What is a ROOT WORD?

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A root word is the basic part of a word that gives it meaning. For example, in 'happy', 'hap' is the root word.

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What is a PREFIX?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the front of a word to change its meaning. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy'.

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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. For example, '-ly' in 'quickly'.

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Where is the PREFIX located in a word?

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In the front of the word.

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Where is the ROOT WORD located in a word?

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In the middle of the word.

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Where is the SUFFIX located in a word?

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At the end of the word.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'redo' means to do again.

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What does the suffix '-ly' mean?

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The suffix '-ly' is used to turn an adjective into an adverb. For example, 'quick' becomes 'quickly'.

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What is the ROOT WORD in 'retell'?

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The root word is 'tell'.

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What is the PREFIX in 'redo'?

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The prefix is 're'.