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, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

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What is the root word of 'unhappy'?

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happy

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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 is the base word of 'replay'?

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play

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of'.

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What is the root word of 'biography'?

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graph

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What does the prefix 'bio-' mean?

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The prefix 'bio-' means 'life'.

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What is the root word of 'transport'?

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port

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What does the suffix '-tion' indicate?

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The suffix '-tion' indicates the action or result of a verb.

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What is the root word of 'misunderstand'?

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understand