Affixes and Root Words

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What is an affix?

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Letters added to the end or beginning of a word that change the meaning.

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What does the prefix im- mean?

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not.

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What does the root word 'phon' mean?

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a sound.

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What does the suffix -less mean?

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without.

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What does the prefix pre- mean?

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before.

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What is a root word?

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The base part of a word that carries its main meaning.

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What is a prefix?

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An affix added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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An affix added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix re- mean?

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again.

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What does the suffix -ful mean?

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full of.