Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes Flashcard

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before' or 'in advance'.

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What does the root word 'aud' mean?

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The root word 'aud' means 'hear' or 'listen'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' signify in a word?

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The prefix 'un-' signifies negation or the opposite of the root word.

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What does the suffix '-less' indicate in a word?

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The suffix '-less' indicates 'without' or 'lacking'.

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Create a new word by adding the prefix 'dis-' to the word 'appear'.

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disappear.

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What does the root word 'vis' mean?

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The root word 'vis' means 'see' or 'look'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean in a word?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'having the quality of'.

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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 root word 'scrib' mean?

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The root word 'scrib' means 'to write'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate in a word?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates the action of a verb or the process of doing something.