base words, suffixes, and prefixes

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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 meaning. It is the main part of a word 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 is the base word in 'unhappiness'?

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happy

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What is the prefix in 'unhappiness'?

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un

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What is the suffix in 'unhappiness'?

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ness

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What is the base word in 'replay'?

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play

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What is the prefix in 'replay'?

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re

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What is the suffix in 'playing'?

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ing

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What is the base word in 'disagree'?

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agree