Word Morphology

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What does 'morphology' mean?

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The study of the structure and form of words in a language.

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What is a 'prefix'?

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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 group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does 'root word' mean?

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

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What does 'mis-' mean when added to a word?

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It indicates a wrong or incorrect action.

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What does 'un-' mean when added to a word?

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It indicates the opposite or negation of the word.

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What does 're-' mean when added to a word?

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It indicates doing something again.

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What does 'helpful' mean?

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Providing assistance or support.

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What does 'encourage' mean?

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To fill with courage or confidence.

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What does 'understand' mean?

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To grasp the meaning or significance of something.