Word Tree Flashcard

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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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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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The prefix 'in-' means 'not'. For example, 'invisible' means 'not able to be seen'.

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What is the root word of 'unable'?

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The root word of 'unable' is 'able', which means having the power or skill to do something.

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What does the root word 'tract' mean?

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The root word 'tract' means 'to pull or to draw'.

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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.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'able to be'. For example, 'portable' means 'able to be carried'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'. For example, 'unable' means 'not able to do something'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'redo' means 'to do again'.

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What does the root word 'port' mean?

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The root word 'port' means 'to carry'.

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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'.