Affixes and Root Words

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a group of letters added to the beginning or end of a root word to change its meaning.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its main meaning.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'having the quality of.' For example, 'joyful' means full of joy.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without.' For example, 'hopeless' means without hope.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not.' For example, 'unhappy' means not happy.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'opposite of' or 'not.' For example, 'disagree' means not agree.

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What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

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The suffix '-ment' indicates the action or result of a verb. For example, 'enjoyment' is the result of enjoying.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'badly.' For example, 'misunderstood' means understood wrongly.

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Can you give an example of a word with the root 'move'?

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An example is 'movement,' which means the act of moving.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of.' For example, 'readable' means capable of being read.