Units 1-8 Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes / WTW Review

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What does the root 'fid' mean?

Back

faith

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What does 'malformed' mean?

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badly shaped

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When should you use 'fewer' instead of 'less'?

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Use 'fewer' for countable nouns and 'less' for uncountable nouns.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'un-'?

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It means 'not' or 'opposite of', as in 'unhappy' (not happy).

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate?

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It indicates that something is capable of being done, as in 'readable' (capable of being read).

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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It means 'before', as in 'preview' (to view before).

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What is the meaning of the root 'ject'?

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It means 'to throw', as in 'eject' (to throw out).

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What does the suffix '-tion' signify?

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It signifies the action or result of a verb, as in 'creation' (the act of creating).

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

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It means 'across' or 'beyond', as in 'transport' (to carry across).