Root Words & Affixes

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What does 'colorful' mean?

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full of color

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What is the root word in 'unhealthy'?

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health

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What is the suffix in the word 'fearless'?

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less

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What does 'wider' mean?

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more wide

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What does 'colorless' mean?

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without color

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What is a root word?

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The base part of a word that gives it meaning.

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What is a prefix?

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A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does 'un' mean in 'unhappy'?

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not

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What does 'less' mean in 'hopeless'?

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without