prefixes/suffixes/root words

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the basic part of a word that gives it meaning, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

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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.

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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.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of'.

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What is the root word of 'happily'?

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The root word is 'happy'.

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What is the root word of 'concentration'?

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The root word is 'concentrate'.

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What is the base word of 'mispronounce'?

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The base word is 'pronounce'.

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Which word has the suffix '-y' as used in 'sunny'?

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The word 'lucky' has the suffix '-y'.

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What is the base word of 'beautiful'?

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The base word is 'beauty'.