Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words Flashcard

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What is a prefix?

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A word part added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A word part added to the end of a root word.

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What is a root word?

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The base part of a word that gives it meaning.

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Why are words compared to puzzles in the introduction?

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Because knowing the pieces (prefixes, root words, and suffixes) helps us figure out the whole word’s meaning.

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What does the prefix "un-" mean?

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not

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Which prefix means "again"?

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re-

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What is the meaning of the prefix "dis-"?

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Not, opposite of

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Which word uses the prefix that means "before"? Options: preview, rewrite, dislike, unhappy

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preview

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What does the prefix "mis-" mean?

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wrongly

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Which prefix means "too much"?

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over-