Word Power: Base Words and Affixes

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What is a base word?

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A base word is a word that can stand alone and has its own meaning. For example, 'play' is a base word.

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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. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy' means 'not'.

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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. For example, '-ful' in 'joyful' means 'full of'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'. For example, 'disagree' means 'not agree'.

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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, 'readable' means 'able to be read'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'. For example, 'hopeless' means 'without hope'.

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What is the word 'friend' with the prefix 'un-'?

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The word is 'unfriendly', which means 'not friendly'.

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What is the base word in 'disagree'?

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The base word is 'agree'.

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What is the base word in 'joyful'?

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The base word is 'joy'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again'. For example, 'rewrite' means 'to write again'.