Mastering Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'below'.

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Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

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The suffix is '-ness', which means 'state of being'.

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Which root word means 'to see'?

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The root word 'spect' means 'to see'.

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Which prefix can be added to the word 'active' to mean 'not active'?

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The prefix 'un-' can be added to mean 'not active'.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-ment' as in 'enjoyment'?

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The suffix '-ment' means 'condition or result'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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Identify the suffix in the word 'sadness'.

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The suffix is '-ness', which means 'state of being'.

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Which root word means 'to write'?

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The root word 'scrib' means 'to write'.

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

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The prefix 'trans-' means 'across' or 'beyond'.

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Identify the suffix in the word 'development'.

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The suffix is '-ment', which means 'action or process'.