Identifying Root Words

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the most basic form of a word, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added to create new words.

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What is the root word of 'recover'?

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cover

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What is the root word of 'retype'?

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type

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What is the root word of 'undo'?

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do

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What is the root word of 'unhappy'?

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happy

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What is the root word of 'misplace'?

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place

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How do prefixes affect root words?

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Prefixes are added to the beginning of root words to modify their meaning.

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How do suffixes affect root words?

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Suffixes are added to the end of root words to change their form or function, such as tense or part of speech.

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What is an example of a root word with a prefix and a suffix?

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The word 'unhappiness' has the root word 'happy', with the prefix 'un-' and the suffix '-ness'.

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What does the prefix 're-' generally indicate?

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The prefix 're-' generally indicates repetition or doing something again.