Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes BrainPop

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In the word "decomposition," what is the root word?

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Compos

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What effect does adding the prefix "un-" have on a word?

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It changes the root word's meaning to the opposite

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What effect does adding the prefix "un-" have on a word?

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It changes the root word's meaning to the opposite

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What do many prefixes and suffixes have in common?

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They are derived from Greek and Latin words

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mythology

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the study of myths

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What happens when you add the suffix "-ness" to the adjective "happy"?

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It becomes a noun.

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In the word "deconstructionist," what is the prefix?

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De

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What does the suffix "-tion" mean?

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State of

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How does adding an "-er" to a verb change its part of speech?

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It makes a verb a noun

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What can you infer about the prefix "pre-?"

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It means "before"