Root Words

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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. It can have prefixes or suffixes added to it.

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What is the root word in: unhappy?

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happy

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What is the root word in: rearranged?

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arrange

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What is the root word in: unlikely?

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like

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What is the root word in: unlimited?

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limit

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What is the root word in: pretest?

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test

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite 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 suffix '-ly' indicate?

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The suffix '-ly' indicates that something is done in a certain way.

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate?

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The suffix '-ed' indicates that something has happened in the past.