NeSA Review-Prefix/Suffix/Root Words

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added at the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added at the 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 base part of a word that gives it meaning and can stand alone.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'.

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What does the suffix '-y' mean?

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The suffix '-y' means 'characterized by' or 'having the quality of'.

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What does the word 'disagree' mean?

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The word 'disagree' means 'not agree'.

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What is the root word in 'unhappiness'?

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The root word is 'happy'.

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What does the word 'impossible' mean?

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The word 'impossible' means 'opposite of possible'.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 're-'?

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An example is 'redo', which means to do again.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ful'?

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An example is 'joyful', which means full of joy.