Understanding Prefixes and Roots

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What does the prefix 'tele' mean?

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far

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What does the prefix 'micro' mean?

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small

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What is a prefix?

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A word part added to the beginning of a word.

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What does the root 'phon' mean?

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sound

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What does the suffix 'ant' mean?

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a person who.

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What is a root word?

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The main part of a word that gives it meaning.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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not or opposite of.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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again or back.

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What does the suffix 'er' mean?

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a person who does an action.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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before.