Morphology & Etymology Review

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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. It can stand alone or be combined with prefixes and suffixes.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a meaningful word part added to the front of a base word or root to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a meaningful word part added to the end of a base word or root to change its meaning.

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What does the root 'scribe' mean?

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The root 'scribe' means 'to write.' It is found in words like 'describe' and 'manuscript.'

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What does the root 'log' mean?

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The root 'log' means 'word' or 'study.' It is found in words like 'dialogue' and 'biology.'

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What does the root 'cred' mean?

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The root 'cred' means 'to believe.' It is found in words like 'incredible' and 'credit.'

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What does the root 'gnos' mean?

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The root 'gnos' means 'to know.' It is found in words like 'diagnosis' and 'prognosis.'

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What is the difference between a root and a base word?

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A root is the core part of a word that holds its meaning, while a base word is a complete word that can stand alone.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

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What is an example of a word with a prefix?

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The word 'unhappy' has the prefix 'un-' which means 'not.'

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CCSS.L.3.4C

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is an example of a word with a suffix?

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The word 'happiness' has the suffix '-ness' which turns the adjective 'happy' into a noun.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A