Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes

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What does the suffix -er mean?

Back

someone who performs an action

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Where is a prefix located in a word?

Back

at the beginning

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Where is a suffix located in a word?

Back

at the ending

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What does the prefix 'co-' mean?

Back

together

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What does the prefix 'astro-' mean?

Back

stars

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What is a root word?

Back

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

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What is a prefix?

Back

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

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What is a suffix?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'un-'.

Back

unhappy (meaning not happy)

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ful'.

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joyful (meaning full of joy)