Decoding Words with Affixes Flashcard

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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. It can stand alone or be combined with prefixes or suffixes.

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning (prefix) or end (suffix) of a root word to change its meaning.

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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 root word to change its meaning, such as 'un-' in 'unhappy'.

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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 root word to change its meaning, such as '-ness' in 'happiness'.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means wrong or badly, as in 'misunderstand'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means not, as in 'unhappy'.

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What does the suffix '-ness' mean?

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The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun, indicating a state or quality, as in 'happiness'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means full of, as in 'joyful'.

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What is the root word of 'unhappiness'?

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The root word is 'happy'.

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What is the root word of 'misunderstood'?

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The root word is 'understand'.