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 'impression'?

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impress

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What is the root word of 'unusual'?

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usual

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What is the root word of 'governor'?

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govern

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What is the root word of 'eventually'?

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event

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

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The suffix '-ly' indicates that something is done in a certain way.

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What is the root word of 'biological'?

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bio

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What does the prefix 'bio-' refer to?

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The prefix 'bio-' refers to life or living organisms.

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What is a prefix?

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