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Flashcards on Word Parts
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What are word parts?
Word parts are smaller units or combinations of letters that make up a word.
What is a prefix?
A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a base word to change its meaning.
What is a suffix?
A suffix is a word part added to the end of a base word to change its meaning.
What is a root word?
A root word is the main part of the word that carries its core meaning.
Give an example of a prefix.
Pre- (as in preheat)
Give an example of a suffix.
-ful (as in beautiful)
Give an example of a root word.
Move
What does the prefix 'un-' mean?
The prefix 'un-' means not or opposite of.
What does the suffix '-er' mean?
The suffix '-er' means someone or something that performs the action.
What are the three main word parts?
The three main word parts are prefix, root word, and suffix.
What is the word part added to the beginning of a base word?
The word part added to the beginning of a base word is a prefix.
What is the word part added to the end of a base word?
The word part added to the end of a base word is a suffix.
What is the meaning of the prefix 're-'?
The prefix 're-' means again.
What is the meaning of the suffix '-est'?
The suffix '-est' means the most.
What does a root word provide to a word?
A root word provides the main meaning to a word.
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What is the purpose of word parts?
To confuse readers
To change or add to the meaning of a word
To make words longer
To make words interchangeable
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Which word part is added to the beginning of a base word?
Prefix
Suffix
Root word
None of the above
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Which word part is added to the end of a base word?
Prefix
Suffix
Root word
None of the above
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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?
Not or opposite of
Again
In a certain way
Too much
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What does the suffix '-ing' usually indicate?
The most
An action is happening
Someone who performs an action
Not or opposite of
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What is the purpose of a root word?
To provide the main meaning of a word
To make words longer
To confuse readers
To change or add to the meaning of a word
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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?
Again
Someone who performs an action
Before
Not or opposite of
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What does the suffix '-ly' usually indicate?
Not or opposite of
Again
Too much
In a certain way
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What is the main purpose of prefixes and suffixes?
To change or add to the meaning of base words
To confuse readers
To make words longer
To make words interchangeable
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Which word part carries the core meaning of a word?
Prefix
Suffix
Root word
None of the above
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