Roots and Affixes

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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.

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Where does a prefix go in a word?

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At the beginning.

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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 main meaning.

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What is the root word for 'deepest'?

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deep

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What is the root word for 'unwrap'?

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wrap

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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It means 'before'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'opposite of'.

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What does the word 'defrost' mean?

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To take the cold away.

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a letter or group of letters added to a word to change its meaning, including prefixes and suffixes.

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What is a suffix?

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