Affixes

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

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The suffix '-ly' is used to describe how something is done.

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What does the suffix '-ed' signify in a word?

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The suffix '-ed' indicates that an action has been completed.

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What does the suffix '-er' mean?

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The suffix '-er' can mean 'more' or indicate someone who performs an action.

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What does the suffix '-est' mean?

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The suffix '-est' means 'the most' or indicates the highest degree of a quality.

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What is the meaning of the word 'catastrophe'?

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A catastrophe refers to a sudden and widespread disaster or a turn for the worst.

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What is the difference between 'older' and 'oldest'?

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'Older' compares two things, while 'oldest' refers to the highest degree of age among three or more.

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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 prefix 're-' indicate?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'.

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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.