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 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 'happiness'?

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The base word is 'happy'.

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What does 'bio' mean in biology?

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'Bio' means 'life'.

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What is the base word of 'disagree'?

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The base word is 'agree'.

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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 base word of 'unfriendly'?

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The base word is 'friend'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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

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What is the base word of 'excitable'?

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The base word is 'excite'.

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What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

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The suffix '-ology' means 'the study of'.