Mrs. Musick's prefixes, roots, and suffixes

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrong' or 'bad'. For example, 'misunderstand' means to understand wrongly.

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

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The prefix 'trans-' means 'across' or 'beyond'. For example, 'transport' means to carry across.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'unhappy' means not happy.

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among'. For example, 'international' means between nations.

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What does the root word 'graph' mean?

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The root word 'graph' means 'to write' or 'to draw'. For example, 'autograph' means a person's own signature.

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What does the root word 'sign' mean?

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The root word 'sign' means 'to mark' or 'to indicate'. For example, 'signature' is a mark made by a person.

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What does the root word 'rupt' mean?

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The root word 'rupt' means 'to break'. For example, 'disrupt' means to break apart or interrupt.

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What does the root word 'gen' mean?

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The root word 'gen' means 'to produce' or 'to create'. For example, 'generate' means to produce or create.

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What does the suffix '-ious' mean?

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The suffix '-ious' means 'having the quality of'. For example, 'curious' means having the quality of curiosity.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'. For example, 'joyful' means full of joy.