Roots and Affixes Flashcardizz

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What does the suffix -ly mean?

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The suffix -ly means 'how something is done.'

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What does the word 'safely' mean?

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In a careful way.

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What is the base word in 'cheerfully'?

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The base word is 'cheer.'

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What is the main part of a word called?

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The main part of a word is called the 'root word.'

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without.'

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before.'

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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-' mean?

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

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What is an affix?

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

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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.