Intro to Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes

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What is a prefix?

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A word part added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A word part added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a root word?

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The base form of a word that gives it meaning.

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What is a morpheme?

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The smallest unit of meaning in a word.

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In the word 'unhappily,' what is the base word?

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happy.

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In the word 'reaction,' what is the root word?

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act.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It changes the meaning of the word to the opposite.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

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It typically turns an adjective into an adverb.

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What is the role of the prefix 're-' in a word?

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It often means 'again' or 'back.'

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What does the suffix '-tion' signify?

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It indicates a state or condition, often turning a verb into a noun.