Roots & Affixes 1

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A prefix is a word part that is added to the _________ of a root word.

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beginning

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A suffix is a word part added to the ____________ of a word.

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end

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They form the base of other words which are created after affixes are added.

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root

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prefix un- means

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not or opposite

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prefix re-

Back

to do again

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prefix dis- means

Back

not or opposite

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Homograph

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A word that has the same spelling but different meanings

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How can you find out the meaning of a homograph in a text?

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using context clues

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wind (in the context: The wind is blowing hard.)

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moving air (rhymes with pinned)

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Present (The boss will present the award at 10:00.)

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give (rhymes with resent)