Word Parts Week 14

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What is a prefix?

Back

A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a word that changes the word’s meaning.

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What is the meaning of the word 'new'?

Back

New means something that is not old or has just been made or discovered.

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What is the meaning of the word 'knew'?

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Knew is the past tense of know, meaning to have knowledge or awareness of something.

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What does the suffix -ship mean?

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The suffix -ship means a quality or condition of being.

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What does the root word 'bio' mean?

Back

The root word 'bio' means life.

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What is a suffix?

Back

A suffix is a word part added to the end of a word that changes the word’s meaning.

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What is the meaning of the word 'knight'?

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A knight is a person who served as a mounted soldier in the past.

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What is the meaning of the word 'night'?

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Night is the time of day when it is dark outside, typically after sunset.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that gives it meaning.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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