Mastering Affixes: Unlocking Word Meanings

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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 root word to change its meaning.

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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 does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of.' For example, 'happy' becomes 'unhappy,' meaning 'not happy.'

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below.' For example, 'submarine' means 'under the sea.'

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What does the prefix 'micro-' mean?

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The prefix 'micro-' means 'small.' For example, 'microscope' is an instrument to see small things.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of.' For example, 'readable' means 'capable of being read.'

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What does the suffix '-ship' indicate?

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The suffix '-ship' indicates a state or condition, often turning a word into a noun. For example, 'friendship' means the state of being friends.

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What is the root word in 'misunderstand'?

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The root word is 'understand.'

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What is the root word in 'unforgettable'?

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The root word is 'forget.'

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'badly.' For example, 'misinterpret' means to interpret wrongly.