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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. For example, 'dis-' in 'dislike' means 'not'.

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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. For example, 'like' is the root word in 'dislike'.

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What is a NOUN?

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A noun is a part of speech that names a person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'concert' is a noun.

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What is an INTERJECTION?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise. Examples include 'Ouch!', 'Hooray!', and 'Wow!'.

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What is an ADVERB?

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An adverb is a part of speech that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'. For example, 'loudly' in 'Judy laughed loudly'.

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What is a CONJUNCTION?

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A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a PREPOSITION?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples include 'in', 'on', and 'at'.

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What is the difference between a PREFIX and a SUFFIX?

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A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end. For example, 'dis-' is a prefix in 'dislike', and '-ed' is a suffix in 'courageous'.

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What is a VERB?

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A verb is a part of speech that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. For example, 'laughed' is a verb.

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What does it mean to DISCOURAGE someone?

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To discourage someone means to make them feel less confident or less willing to do something.