Prefix, Suffix and Root words

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is an affix placed at the beginning of a word to modify its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is an affix placed at the end of a word to modify 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 primary meaning.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'.

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What does the suffix '-ian' indicate?

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The suffix '-ian' indicates a person who is related to or specializes in something.

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What does the suffix '-tion' indicate?

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The suffix '-tion' indicates the action or result of a verb.

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What is the root word in 'unhappiness'?

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The root word is 'happy'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'.

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What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

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A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end.

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Give an example of a word with a prefix.

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Example: 'redo' (prefix 're-').