Roots and Affixes Flashcardizz

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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Where does a suffix go in a word?

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At the end of a word.

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What is a prefix?

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

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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What is the base word in 'preheating'?

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The base word is 'heat'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an ongoing action or process.

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What does 'beautiful' mean?

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'Beautiful' means full of beauty.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again'.

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What is the base word in 'unhappiness'?

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The base word is 'happy'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'.