Affixes/Roots

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a group of letters added to the beginning or end of a root word to change its meaning.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is an affix that is added to the beginning of a root word.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is an affix that is added to the end of a root word.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'.

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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 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 suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an action or process.

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate?

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The suffix '-ed' indicates the past tense of a verb.

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Where does a prefix go in a word?

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A prefix goes at the beginning of a word.

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Where does a suffix go in a word?

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A suffix goes at the end of a word.